English–Japanese

“headache” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizutsū

Example

頭痛がします。zu tsū ga shi ma su

I have a headache.

Illustration for 頭痛 (headache)

How to say “headache” in Japanese

“Headache” in Japanese is 頭痛 (zutsū).

Describes pain or pressure centered in the head, from a mild discomfort to a strong physical symptom.

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

Example sentences with 頭痛

朝から頭痛が続いているので、今日は早く寝ます。asa ka ra zu tsū ga tsuzu i te i ru no de kyō wa haya ku ne ma su

I have had a headache since this morning, so I will go to bed early today.

Tips for using 頭痛

  • English speakers may call a difficult task a headache, whereas Japanese 頭痛 (zutsū) keeps the bodily meaning in ordinary conversation.

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