English–Japanese

“nose” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihana

Example

鼻をかみます。hana o ka mi ma su

I blow my nose.

Illustration for 鼻 (nose)

How to say “nose” in Japanese

“Nose” in Japanese is 鼻 (hana).

A projecting facial feature that draws air in and serves as the body's main route for smelling.

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

Example sentences with 鼻

鼻が赤いです。hana ga aka i de su

My nose is red.

風邪をひくと、鼻が詰まって息がしにくくなります。kaze o hi ku to hana ga tsu ma tte iki ga shi ni ku ku na ri ma su

When I catch a cold, my nose gets stuffy and it becomes hard to breathe.

Tips for using 鼻

  • The expression 鼻が利く (hana ga kiku) means having a keen sense of smell and can also describe noticing a promising opportunity.

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