くしゃみ
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Noun for a sneeze, written in katakana or hiragana. Use with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to sneeze', e.g., 『くしゃみをする』 (kushami o suru, 'to sneeze').
Theme
In a quiet café, User and their coworker Ken are having a coffee break when Ken suddenly sneezes loudly.
くしゃみ
くしゃみ
sneeze
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine someone sneezing 'kusha-mi' (くしゃみ) — it sounds like 'cushy me' when you sneeze into a cushion. 'Cushy me' → くしゃみ (kushami, 'sneeze').
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's polite to cover your mouth when sneezing, often with a tissue or your elbow. People might say 『お大事に』 (odaiji ni, 'take care') if you sneeze frequently.
Forms
Base: くしゃみNoun for a sneeze, written in katakana or hiragana. Use with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to sneeze', e.g., 『くしゃみをする』 (kushami o suru, 'to sneeze').