N5
かぜ (kaze)
かぜ
a cold, flu
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This word (風邪) refers to a common cold or flu. Note that 'wind' (風) is also read 'kaze' but has a different kanji and meaning. Context is key.
📝 Example Sentences
かぜを引いて、熱があります。
I caught a cold and have a fever.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "かぜ"!
_______を引いたので、学校を休みました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「かぜを引く」と病気になり、学校を休むことがあります。
English: When you 'catch a cold' (kaze o hiku), you might get sick and miss school.
English: When you 'catch a cold' (kaze o hiku), you might get sick and miss school.
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