Resources for further reading:
Let's begin with the different parts of the body:
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体 / 身体
からだ / しんたい
Karada / shintai
The body
下肢 / 脚
かし / あし
Kashi / ashi
The leg
両下肢 / 両脚
りょうかし / りょうあし
Ryōkashi / ryōashi
The legs
手
て
Te
The hand
両手
りょうて
Ryōte
The hands
足
あし
Ashi
The foot
両足
りょうあし
Ryōashi
The feet
頭
あたま
Atama
The head
胃
い
I
The stomach
背中
せなか
Senaka
The back
When describing physical pain, its useful to know a few expressions that might get you some help when you need it!
痛み
いたみ
Itami
Pain or Ache
私は頭が痛い
わたし は あたまが いたい
Watashi wa atamaga itai
My head hurts
私は頭痛がする
わたし は ずつうが する
Watashi wa zutsūga suru
I have a headache
私は背中が痛い
わたし は せなかが いたい
Watashi wa senakaga itai
I have a backache
私はお腹が痛い
わたし は おなかが いたい
Watashi wa onakaga itai
I have a stomach ache
私は病気だ
わたし は びょうきだ
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!
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