病気
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Base noun form. Used to describe a state of being unwell or having a disease. Example: 『病気です』 (byōki desu, 'I am sick').
Theme
At a café, User chats with their coworker Mika about taking a day off due to illness.
病気
びょうき
illness
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'bookie' (sounds like 病気 byōki) who's always sick and can't place bets — 'Bookie is sick — 病気 (byōki, 'illness')!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's common to say 『お大事に』 (odaiji ni, 'take care') when someone is sick. Wearing a mask when ill is a social norm to prevent spreading germs.
Forms
Base: 病気Base noun form. Used to describe a state of being unwell or having a disease. Example: 『病気です』 (byōki desu, 'I am sick').