下痢
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Noun for a medical condition. Used in contexts like 『下痢をする』 (geri o suru, 'to have diarrhea') or 『下痢止め』 (geridome, 'anti-diarrheal medicine').
Theme
User visits a clinic for a stomach issue and speaks with Dr. Tanaka, a friendly physician, about their symptoms.
下痢
げり
diarrhea
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine feeling sick and running to the bathroom — 'diarrhea' hits you like a 'down' (下, 'below') and 'lee' (痢, sounds like 'lee' in 'leak') — it's a leaky situation! 'Down-leak' → 下痢 (geri, 'diarrhea').
Cultural Note
In Japan, discussing health issues like 『下痢』 (geri, 'diarrhea') is often done discreetly. It's common to hear phrases like 『お腹を壊した』 (onaka o kowashita, 'upset stomach') as a polite euphemism in casual conversation.
Forms
Base: 下痢Noun for a medical condition. Used in contexts like 『下痢をする』 (geri o suru, 'to have diarrhea') or 『下痢止め』 (geridome, 'anti-diarrheal medicine').