気分が悪いです
kibun ga warui desu
In Japanese, "I am not feeling well" is expressed as 気分が悪いです (kibun ga warui desu).
The phrase 気分が悪いです is used to express that you are feeling unwell, specifically to convey a sense of physical malaise or nausea.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 気分 (kibun) refers to one's physical or mental state, feeling or mood.
Which one should you use?
Additionally, the form 具合が悪いです can be used to say "My condition is bad."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can make it informal by dropping the desu at the end to say 気分が悪い.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase to the past tense to say you "felt" unwell, change warui to warukatta to form 気分が悪かった.
How do you pronounce it?
kibun ga warui desu
Did you know?
- While 気分が悪い can mean you are physically sick, it is also commonly used to describe a feeling of disgust or being 'grossed out' by something.
- A person feeling unwell might use the phrase 気分が悪い while making a small circular gesture with their hand over their stomach to clarify they are nauseous.
- If you are feeling sick in a professional setting, you might use 具合が悪いです instead, as 気分 can sound slightly more emotional or moody.
Examples in context
- 頭痛がありますI have a headache.
- 気分が悪いです。Kibun ga warui desu.I am not feeling well.
- 少し気分が悪いです。Sukoshi kibun ga warui desu.I feel a little unwell.
Example conversation
Himari feels ill while walking with Hiroto.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔さん、少し気分が悪いです。Hiroto-san, sukoshi kibun ga warui desu.Hiroto, I am not feeling well.
- 大翔 Hiroto大丈夫ですか？座りましょう。Daijoubu desu ka? Suwarimashou.Are you okay? Let's sit down.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、少し休みます。Hai, sukoshi yasumimasu.Yes, I will rest for a bit.
- 大翔 Hiroto無理をしないでくださいね。Muri o shinaide kudasai ne.Please don't overdo it.
