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Noun meaning 'cough.' Used to describe the physical act or symptom. Example: 『咳が止まらない』 (seki ga tomaranai, 'the cough won't stop').
Theme
At a café, User and Ken chat about health issues during the cold season.
咳
せき
cough
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of the sound 'seki' (咳, seki, 'cough') — it mimics the hacking noise of a cough, like 'sek-i!' when you're sick.
Cultural Note
In Japan, covering your mouth when coughing is considered polite to prevent spreading germs. People often use masks when sick, and you might hear phrases like『咳が出る』 (seki ga deru, 'to have a cough') in medical contexts.
Forms
Base: 咳Noun meaning 'cough.' Used to describe the physical act or symptom. Example: 『咳が止まらない』 (seki ga tomaranai, 'the cough won't stop').