English–Japanese

“sore” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiitai

Example

のどが痛いです。no do ga ita i de su

My throat is sore.

Illustration for 痛い (sore)

How to say “sore” in Japanese

“Sore” in Japanese is 痛い (itai). 痛い can also mean “hurt”.

Describes a bodily condition in which an affected part produces an unpleasant physical sensation.

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

Example sentences with 痛い

おなかが痛いです。o na ka ga ita i de su

My stomach hurts.

冷たい水を飲むと、歯が痛いです。tsume ta i mizu o no mu to ha ga ita i de su

My tooth hurts when I drink cold water.

Tips for using 痛い

  • English speakers often use "sore" for a body part, while this Japanese adjective can describe many kinds of physical pain in daily conversation.

Related English words

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