Phrase lesson
How do you say "I have a fever" in Japanese?
I have a fever
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ねつがあります
ねつ が / あります
netsu ga / arimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ねつがあります (netsu ga arimasu) at the hospital or clinic when you want to report a fever clearly.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 が / あります - Replace
〜with the symptom or thing you have. - Useful swaps:
いたみが,アレルギーが,よやくが.
Core words
ねつ: fever.あります: there is / I have, depending on context.
Helper words and endings
が: marks the symptom you are reporting.
Practical note
If you know the number, add your temperature after this. For example, you can say the phrase first, then show or say the temperature.
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