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1. 1

   気分が悪いです

   kibun ga warui desu

   The starting point when you feel unwell. This is how you tell someone you're not feeling well.

   Use when telling a doctor, pharmacist, or friend you're feeling unwell

   気分が悪いです。

   kibun ga warui desu.

   I'm not feeling well.

2. 2

   頭が痛いです

   atama ga itai desu

   Headache, one of the most common symptoms to describe. Use [body part] が痛い for any pain.

   Use when telling a doctor or pharmacist you have a headache

   頭が痛いです。

   atama ga itai desu.

   I have a headache.

3. 3

   熱があります

   netsu ga arimasu

   Fever, essential for clinic visits. Clinics will often ask your temperature first.

   Use when telling a doctor or pharmacist you have a fever, reporting symptoms at a clinic

   熱があります。

   netsu ga arimasu.

   I have a fever.

4. 4

   薬はありますか？

   kusuri wa arimasu ka?

   Ask for medicine. At a pharmacy (薬局), this is your key phrase.

   Use when asking for medicine at a pharmacy, looking for specific medication

   風邪の薬はありますか？

   kaze no kusuri wa arimasu ka?

   Do you have medicine for this?

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