痔
ji
In Japanese, the word for piles is 痔 (ji).
Meaning: informal: a large amount (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ji.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'a pile of books' in Japanese, you would never use 痔, but would instead use 山 (yama), which literally means 'mountain'.
- The word 痔 can be used in Japanese comedy or 'manzai' as a punchline to evoke shock or disgust due to its status as an 'unclean' topic.
- The word 痔 is rarely used in casual conversation unless the speaker is being very blunt or humorous, as it is considered a highly private and 'unclean' topic.
Examples in context
- 私は痔に悩んでいます。医者に相談した方がいいでしょうか？I am troubled by piles. Should I consult a doctor?
Example conversation
Kenta is telling Misaki why he is walking slowly.
- 健太 Kenta実は、最近痔なんです。jitsu wa, saikin ji nan desu.Actually, I've had piles lately.
- 美咲 Misakiえっ、大丈夫ですか？e, daijoubu desu ka?Oh, are you okay?
- 健太 Kenta座るのが本当に辛いです。suwaru no ga hontou ni tsurai desu.It's really painful to sit.
- 美咲 Misaki早く病院に行ってくださいね。hayaku byouin ni itte kudasai ne.Please go to the clinic soon.
