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Noun meaning 'wound', 'injury', or 'hurt'. Can refer to physical damage or emotional pain. Example: 『足に傷があります』 (ashi ni kizu ga arimasu, 'There is a wound on my leg').
Theme

User visits a clinic for a minor injury and discusses treatment options with Dr. Tanaka, a friendly local doctor.

きず

wound / injury / hurt

Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body

Memory Hook

Think of 'kizu' (傷, kizu) as a 'key zoo' — a wound might look like a key-shaped mark on your skin. 'Key zoo' → 傷 (kizu, 'wound').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『傷』 (kizu, 'wound') can refer to physical injuries or emotional hurts. It's often used in expressions like 『心の傷』 (kokoro no kizu, 'emotional scar') to describe psychological pain.

Forms

Base: 傷Noun meaning 'wound', 'injury', or 'hurt'. Can refer to physical damage or emotional pain. Example: 『足に傷があります』 (ashi ni kizu ga arimasu, 'There is a wound on my leg').