English–Japanese

“get worse” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwarukunaru

Example

天気がだんだん悪くなります。ten ki ga da n da n waru ku na ri ma su

The weather gradually gets worse.

Illustration for 悪くなる (get worse)

How to say “get worse” in Japanese

“Get worse” in Japanese is 悪くなる (warukunaru).

Describes something moving from its current condition toward one that is less good, effective, or healthy.

Full entry for 悪くなる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 悪くなる

薬を飲まないと、体調が悪くなります。kusuri o no ma na i to tai chō ga waru ku na ri ma su

If I do not take medicine, my health gets worse.

Tips for using 悪くなる

  • English speakers use get worse for gradual changes as well as sudden ones, including a problem that becomes more serious or a result that becomes poorer.

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