English–Japanese
“get thirsty” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikawaku
Example
塩辛い物を食べると、喉が渇きます。shio kara i mono o ta be ru to nodo ga kawa ki ma su
I get thirsty when I eat salty food.
How to say “get thirsty” in Japanese
“Get thirsty” in Japanese is 渇く (kawaku).
Describes the onset of a bodily need for water, often felt as a sensation in the throat.
Example sentences with 渇く
会議中に水を飲めず、喉が渇きました。kai gi chū ni mizu o no me zu nodo ga kawa ki ma shi ta
I got thirsty because I could not drink water during the meeting.
Tips for using 渇く
- English often uses the adjective "thirsty," but Japanese uses 渇く (kawaku) as a verb to describe the onset of thirst.