E01 Health: Elementary Vocabulary

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

To say you have something, use あります: ねつがあります (I have a fever). To ask how someone is: ぐあいはどうですか.

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You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

かぜkazecold (illness)Usually written 風邪There is also かぜ = 風 (wind). Here you learn 風邪, a cold.
ねつnetsufeverUsually written 熱
けがkegainjuryUsually written 怪我
のどnodothroatUsually written 喉
ぐあいguaicondition (health)Usually written 具合
つかれるtsukareruget tiredUsually written 疲れる
やすむyasumurestUsually written 休む
なおるnaoruget betterUsually written 治るThere is also なおる = 直る (be repaired). Here you learn 治る, to get better.
You know it · M15くすりkusurimedicineUsually written 薬
You know it · M15びょうきbyoukiillnessUsually written 病気
You know it · M15いたいitaipainful, it hurtsUsually written 痛い
You know it · M15あたまatamaheadUsually written 頭

Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.

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A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.

A message from a colleague:

かぜです。ねつがあります。きょうはやすみます。