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ache in Japanese

ache in Japanese is 痛み, 痛む, 痛い — ache means to feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.

ache in Japanese

痛み
noun
Pronounced: itami
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
痛む
verb
Pronounced: itamu
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
痛い
verb
Pronounced: itai
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

What does "ache" mean?

  1. verb To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.
    "My legs ached after the long hike."
  2. verb To feel emotional pain or a strong longing for something.
    "He ached for the life he used to have."
  3. noun A steady, dull pain, or a deep emotional hurt.
    "The dentist gave her something for the ache in her tooth."
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ache in a sentence

  • My legs ached after the long hike.
  • Her back had been aching all week from sitting at the desk.
  • He ached for the life he used to have.
  • She ached with loneliness after her friends moved away.

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What is "ache" in Japanese?

"ache" in Japanese is 痛み, 痛む, 痛い. ache means: To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.

How do you pronounce 痛み?

"ache" in Japanese is 痛み, pronounced "itami".

How do you use "ache" in a sentence?

Example: "My legs ached after the long hike." In Japanese, "ache" is 痛み, 痛む, 痛い.

Are there other ways to say "ache" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "ache": 痛み, 痛む, 痛い.

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