English–Japanese
“runny nose” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihanamizu
Example
風邪をひいて、鼻水が出ます。kaze o hi i te hana mizu ga de ma su
I have a cold, and I have a runny nose.
How to say “runny nose” in Japanese
“Runny nose” in Japanese is 鼻水 (hanamizu).
Describes mucus that flows out of the nose rather than remaining inside it.
Example sentences with 鼻水
花粉症で、鼻水が止まりません。ka fun shō de hana mizu ga to ma ri ma se n
My nose keeps running because of hay fever.
Tips for using 鼻水
- The English phrase "runny nose" describes a symptom rather than the illness causing it, so it can accompany a cold or allergies.