Phrase lesson
How do you say "I took my temperature" in Japanese?
I took my temperature
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ねつをはかりました
ねつ を / はかりました
netsu o / hakarimashita
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ねつをはかりました (netsu o hakarimashita) at the hospital or clinic when you want to say that you already took your temperature.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 を / はかりました - This is useful for things you measured or checked.
- For contrast,
はかりますmeans “I take / will take a measurement,” whileはかりましたmeans “I took / measured.”
Core words
ねつ: fever / temperature.はかりました: measured / took a measurement.
Helper words and endings
を: marks the thing you measured.ました: polite past ending.
Practical note
If you know the number, follow this with your temperature.
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