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Symptom Expressions
Japanese expressions for describing symptoms at the hospital. Practice or take notes beforehand for help.
General Symptoms
頭痛(ずつう)
Headache
発熱(はつねつ)
Fever
咳(せき)
Cough
鼻水(はなみず)
Runny nose
喉の痛み(のどのいたみ)
Sore throat
吐き気(はきけ)
Nausea
下痢(げり)
Diarrhea
便秘(べんぴ)
Constipation
Pain
腹痛(ふくつう)
Stomach pain
胸の痛み(むねのいたみ)
Chest pain
腰痛(ようつう)
Back pain
関節痛(かんせつつう)
Joint pain
歯の痛み(はのいたみ)
Toothache
Describing Symptoms
昨日から頭が痛いです。
I've had a headache since yesterday.
熱が38度あります。
I have a fever of 38 degrees.
咳が止まりません。
My cough won't stop.
📚 Official Sources & References
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- •Last updated: September 2025