Translation and Meaning of: 痛い - itai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 痛い (itai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: itai
Kana: いたい
Type: Adjective
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Translation / Meaning: painful
Meaning in English: painful
Definition: Cause unpleasant sensations in the body.
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Explanation and Etymology - (痛い) itai
The word 「痛い」 (itai) is a Japanese expression often used to describe a sensation of physical or emotional pain. The kanji that make up this word are 「痛」, which means "pain" or "suffering", and the suffix い (i), which indicates adjectives in the Japanese language. The expression can be used to express anything from physical pain, like stubbing your toe, to emotional pain, such as heartbreak or personal grief.
Etymologically, 「痛い」 (itai) derives from the verb 「痛む」 (itamu), which also means "to suffer" or "to be in pain." The variation from the verb to the adjective intensifies the expression of pain, making the word applicable in various everyday situations. In the Japanese cultural context, such a word is frequently used in informal conversations when someone gets hurt or feels uncomfortable, refining the focus on the perception of pain.
The origin of the kanji 「痛」 dates back to Chinese characters, where it has a similar meaning. It is a symbol that represents a universal problem: pain and the human need to express it. However, in the Japanese language, the expression 「痛い」 (itai) has acquired peculiar nuances over the centuries, adapting to both verbal and written communication, demonstrating the evolution of language in corresponding to genuine human experiences.
Synonyms and similar words
- 疼く (uzuku) - to feel slight or uncomfortable pain
- 痛む (itamu) - to hurt, to feel pain (more intense)
- 疼痛 (tsuuhtsu) - pain (referring to pain in general)
- 疼痛感 (tsuuhtsukan) - sensation of pain
- 痛み (itami) - pain (general)
- 痛覚 (tsuuka) - pain perception
- 痛感覚 (tsuukankaku) - tactile sensation of pain
- 疼痛覚 (tsuuhtsukaku) - perception of the sensation of pain
- 疼痛感覚 (tsuuhtsukankaku) - sensation and perception of pain
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: いたい itai
How to Write in Japanese - (痛い) itai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (痛い) itai:
Example Sentences - (痛い) itai
Below are some example sentences:
Koshi ga itai desu
My waist hurts.
My back hurts.
- 腰 (koshi) - means "waist" or "lower back"
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 痛い (itai) - means "sore" or "ill"
- です (desu) - polite way of "being" or "being"
Ashioto wo fumaretara itai desu
If someone steps on your heel
It hurts if you step on the heel.
- 踵 (kakato) - heel
- を (wo) - object particle
- 踏まれたら (fumaretara) - if stepped on
- 痛い (itai) - painful
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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