English–Japanese

“feeling sick” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihakike

Example

食事の後に吐き気がしました。shoku ji no ato ni ha ki ke ga shi ma shi ta

I felt sick after the meal.

Illustration for 吐き気 (feeling sick)

How to say “feeling sick” in Japanese

“Feeling sick” in Japanese is 吐き気 (hakike).

It refers to a sick feeling in the body that can arise before vomiting but does not always lead to it.

Full entry for 吐き気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 吐き気

車に長く乗ると、吐き気を感じます。kuruma ni naga ku no ru to ha ki ke o kan ji ma su

When I ride in a car for a long time, I feel sick.

Tips for using 吐き気

  • The phrase feel sick is broader than nausea in English because it can also describe feeling generally unwell without a stomach problem.

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