かゆみ

Alternative writings: 痒み
Frequency:
1

Itchiness; the sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

この塗り薬はかゆみを抑える効果がある。

This ointment has an effect that relieves itching.

虫に刺されたところがかゆみでたまらない。

The spot where I was bitten by an insect is unbearably itchy.

季節の変わり目は肌のかゆみが増える人が多い。

Many people experience increased skin itchiness at the change of seasons.