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“sensitivity to cold” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihieshō

Example

私は冷え性なので、冬は厚着をします。watashi wa hi e shō na no de fuyu wa atsu gi o shi ma su

I am sensitive to cold, so I dress warmly in winter.

Illustration for 冷え性 (sensitivity to cold)

How to say “sensitivity to cold” in Japanese

“Sensitivity to cold” in Japanese is 冷え性 (hieshō).

Describes a tendency for the body to feel cold easily, especially in the hands and feet.

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

Example sentences with 冷え性

冷え性のため、夏でも靴下を履いています。hi e shō no ta me natsu de mo kutsu shita o ha i te i ma su

Because I am sensitive to cold, I wear socks even in summer.

Tips for using 冷え性

  • In everyday Japanese, 冷え性 (hieshō) usually describes a personal bodily tendency, not simply a dislike of cold weather.

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