Phrase lesson

How do you say "It has been hurting the whole time" in Japanese?

Hospital程度

It has been hurting the whole time

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ずっといたいです

ずっと / いたい です

zutto / itai desu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use ずっといたいです (zutto itai desu) at the hospital or clinic when the pain has not stopped.

Chunk or pattern

  • This works best as one simple report.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It pairs well with a body part phrase said just before it.

Core words

  • ずっと: the whole time / continuously.
  • いたい: painful / hurts.

Helper words and endings

  • です: polite sentence ending.

Practical note

This is useful when the doctor wants to know whether the pain is constant or only comes and goes.

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