VocabJLPT N5
painful
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. painful
  2. 2. sore
  3. 3. cringy
This adjective describes a feeling of physical pain or soreness somewhere on the body. It is commonly used when describing injuries, headaches, stomachaches, or any kind of bodily discomfort.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you run too much, your legs ache the next day.

Sentence 2

"Does it hurt there?" — "Yeah, right now it does."

Sentence 3

"If your leg hurts, just stay home today," I told him.

Sentence 4

"Where does it hurt?" the teacher asked.

Sentence 5

Looking at that photo just hurts.