風邪

かぜ
Alternative readings: ふうじゃ
JLPT:N5
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1A common cold — an everyday respiratory illness with symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, or fever. The reading "ふうじゃ" is an older, more technical term used in traditional/Chinese medicine contexts; in everyday speech, it's read "かぜ."

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Examples

風邪をひいたみたいで、頭が痛い。

I think I've caught a cold — my head hurts.

風邪の予防には、うがいと手洗いが大切だ。

Gargling and washing your hands are important for preventing colds.

彼は風邪で会社を休んだ。

He took a day off work because of a cold.

風邪が治ったら、また運動を始めようと思う。

Once my cold gets better, I'm thinking of starting to exercise again.

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