汗だく
asedaku
The English phrase "sweaty" can be translated into Japanese as 汗だく (asedaku).
汗だく is used to describe a state of being heavily or noticeably drenched in sweat, rather than just a slight dampness.
Meaning: covered in sweat (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 汗だく describes the state of being drenched in sweat, the related term 汗っかき refers to a person who sweats a lot.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use 汗だく to modify a noun, such as "a sweaty body", you must add the particle の to the end of the word to form 汗だくの.
How do you pronounce it?
asedaku
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the word 汗 (ase) is closely linked to the concept of 'sincerity'. To describe someone's work as 'sweat-stained' is often a high compliment to their diligence and honesty.
- In Japanese, the intensity of sweat is often expressed through different onomatopoeic words. While 汗だく is a noun-based descriptor, you might also hear 汗がにちゃにちゃ (ase ga nicha-nicha) to describe the sticky, unpleasant sensation of sweat on the skin.
- Japanese distinguishes between being sweaty from heat and being 'cold-sweaty' using the term 冷や汗 (hiya-ase). While 汗だく usually implies heat or effort, 冷や汗 is used specifically for nervousness or fear.
Examples in context
- 出張の前日、重要なプレゼンの準備で一日中汗をかきました。I sweated all day in preparation for the important presentation the day before the business trip.
- 彼女は一生懸命働いたため、顔から汗を流していました。She was working hard, so sweat was flowing from her face.
- 夏はプレゼンとかでも、汗っかきだからハンカチを忘れずに持っていかないと。In summer, even during presentations or such, since I sweat a lot, I always remember to bring a handkerchief.
- あのマラソン大会では、みんな汗だくになってゴールしたよ。In that marathon event, everyone became drenched in sweat and reached the finish line.
- ジョギング後、びしょびしょになって帰ってきた。I came back home completely soaked in sweat after jogging.
- 部活の後はいつも汗だくです。Bukatsu no ato wa itsumo asedaku desu.I am always sweaty after club activities.
- 彼は走った後で汗だくだった。Kare wa hashitta ato de asedaku datta.He was covered in sweat after running.
- 暑い日は汗だくになりますね。Atsui hi wa asedaku ni narimasu ne.You get sweaty on hot days, don't you?
Example conversation
Daito and Yui meet after a gym session.
- 大翔 Hirotoあー、もう汗だくだよ。Ā, mō asedaku dayo.Man, I'm totally sweaty.
- 結衣 Yui本当に。しっかり汗をかいたね。Hontō ni. Shikkari ase o kaitane.Really. We definitely worked up a sweat.
- 大翔 Hiroto早くシャワーを浴びたいな。Hayaku shawā o abitai na.I want to take a shower soon.
- 結衣 Yui私も。急いで帰ろう。Watashi mo. Isoide kaerō.Me too. Let's head home quickly.
