English–Japanese
“ache” in Japanese
How to say “ache” in Japanese
“Ache” in Japanese is 痛む (itamu). 痛む can also mean “hurt”.
Expresses the experience of having a steady pain in a specific part of the body.
Example sentences with 痛む
冷たい水を飲むと、歯が痛みます。tsume ta i mizu o no mu to ha ga ita mi ma su
My tooth hurts when I drink cold water.
長く歩いた後、足の裏が痛みます。naga ku aru i ta ato ashi no ura ga ita mi ma su
The soles of my feet ache after walking for a long time.
Tips for using 痛む
- The Japanese verb 痛む (itamu) covers a range of bodily pain, whereas English ache usually suggests a continuing pain and hurt has broader uses.