Phrase lesson

How do you say "I can't eat" in Japanese?

Hospital症状

I can't eat

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

たべられません

たべられません

taberaremasen

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use たべられません (taberaremasen) when you want to say you cannot eat.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It is useful as a short symptom report.

Core words

  • たべられません: cannot eat.

Practical note

This is especially useful when the doctor asks about appetite, nausea, or whether you can keep food down.

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