English–Japanese
“birthmark” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaza
Example
このあざは生まれつきあります。ko no a za wa u ma re tsu ki a ri ma su
This birthmark has been there since I was born.
How to say “birthmark” in Japanese
“Birthmark” in Japanese is あざ (aza).
It covers a visible change in skin color, whether present from birth or caused by an injury.
Example sentences with あざ
そのあざは年齢とともに少し薄くなりました。so no a za wa nen rei to to mo ni suko shi usu ku na ri ma shi ta
That birthmark became slightly lighter as I got older.
Tips for using あざ
- English distinguishes a birthmark from a bruise, while Japanese あざ (aza) can refer to either, so context often identifies which kind is meant.