鼻をかむこと
hana o kamu koto
The English phrase "blowing nose" is translated into Japanese as 鼻をかむこと (hana o kamu koto).
This phrase describes the act of forcing air out of the nose to clear mucus, often using a tissue.
How do you pronounce it?
hana o kamu koto
Did you know?
- The verb かむ in 鼻をかむ is the same word used for 'biting' something. This creates a strange mental image for English speakers since blowing a nose involves no teeth.
- In Japan, blowing your nose loudly in public is often seen as uncouth or disgusting, whereas in many Western cultures it is considered more hygienic than sniffing.
- The word 鼻 (hana) sounds exactly like the word for 'flower'. This means that in a spoken sentence without context, 'blowing your nose' could sound like you are interacting with a flower.
Examples in context
- 鼻をかむことは、とても気持ちいいです。Hana o kamu koto wa, totemo kimochi ii desu.Blowing your nose feels very good.
Example conversation
Himari and Hiroto are talking about cold remedies.
- 陽葵 Himari鼻が詰まっていて、とても不快です。hana ga tsumatte ite, totemo fukai desu.My nose is stuffed up and it's very uncomfortable.
- 大翔 Hiroto鼻をかむことは、症状を軽くしますよ。hana o kamu koto wa, shoujou o karuku shimasu yo.Blowing your nose will ease the symptoms.
- 陽葵 Himariティッシュをたくさん使いました。tisshu o takusan tsukaimashita.I used a lot of tissues.
- 大翔 Hiroto無理せず、ゆっくり休んでくださいね。muri sezu, yukkuri yasunde kudasai ne.Don't push yourself and please get some rest.
