How to say 'Itchy' in Japanese | かゆい

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The Japanese word for Itchy is 'Kayui', written as かゆい in Japanese.

word

かゆい

Meaning

Itchy

Reading

Kayui

Explanation

The Japanese adjective 'かゆい (かゆい)' means 'itchy'. It is used to describe a sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations when referring to insect bites, rashes, or allergic reactions. For example: My arm is itchy「腕がかゆい」(うでがかゆい). This mosquito bite is so itchy「この蚊に刺されたところがとてもかゆい」(このかにさされたところがとてもかゆい). The adjective can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone feels restless or impatient, though this usage is less common.

Part Of Speech

adjective

Frequency

1820

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an i-adjective. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Hiragana in the Word かゆい

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

か

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hiragana

ゆ

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hiragana

い

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'Kayui' means 'Itchy' .

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