The Body in Japanese
After today’s Japanese audio lesson you’ll know the parts of the body in Japanese. Listen to the Japanese audio and follow the pronunciation, and when you’re ready, practice saying the Japanese words aloud. I hope you don’t need to use it, but you’ll also learn how to say "I’m sick" in Japanese – just in case!
How to pronounce the body in Japanese
Let's begin with the different parts of the body:
からだ / しんたい
体 / 身体
Karada / shintai
The body
かし / あし
下肢 / 脚
Kashi / ashi
The leg
りょうかし / りょうあし
両下肢 / 両脚
Ryōkashi / ryōashi
The legs
て
手
Te
The hand
りょうて
両手
Ryōte
The hands
あし
足
Ashi
The foot
りょうあし
両足
Ryōashi
The feet
あたま
頭
Atama
The head
い
胃
I
The stomach
せなか
背中
Senaka
The back
When describing physical pain, its useful to know a few expressions that might get you some help when you need it!
いたみ
痛み
Itami
Pain or Ache
わたし は あたまが いたい
私は頭が痛い
Watashi wa atamaga itai
My head hurts
わたし は ずつうが する
私は頭痛がする
Watashi wa zutsūga suru
I have a headache
わたし は せなかが いたい
私は背中が痛い
Watashi wa senakaga itai
I have a backache
わたし は おなかが いたい
私はお腹が痛い
Watashi wa onakaga itai
I have a stomach ache
わたし は びょうきだ
私は病気だ
Watashi wa byōkida
I'm sick
Let's hope you never have to use these phrases but at least you'll know what to say!
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Wanting to book accommodation in Japanese.
- Ice breaker! Talk about the weather in Japanese!
- Saying Yes in Japanese.
Sayōnara!
Sayaka Matsuura
Rocket Japanese