English–Japanese

“itchy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikayui

Example

背中がかゆいです。se naka ga ka yu i de su

My back is itchy.

Illustration for かゆい (itchy)

How to say “itchy” in Japanese

“Itchy” in Japanese is かゆい (kayui).

Describes an irritating feeling on the skin that makes scratching seem necessary.

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

Example sentences with かゆい

虫に刺されて、腕がかゆいです。mushi ni sa sa re te ude ga ka yu i de su

My arm is itchy because an insect bit me.

Tips for using かゆい

  • Unlike the narrower English word ticklish, かゆい (kayui) describes an irritation that commonly leads to scratching rather than laughter.

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