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How do you say "I have a headache" in Japanese?

Use this at the hospital or clinic when you explain a symptom.

I have a headache

症状

Use あたまがいたいです (atama ga itai desu) at the hospital or clinic when you explain a symptom. The reusable part is `〜 が いたい です`.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

あたまがいたいです

あたま が / いたい です

atama ga / itai desu

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Quick use

Use あたまがいたいです (atama ga itai desu) at the hospital or clinic when you explain a symptom. It helps you move the conversation to the important point quickly.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 が / いたい です
  • Replace the part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Core words

  • あたま: head.

Practical note

Pointing to the painful area helps when you are tired, nervous, or speaking under stress.