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JLPT N4 Elementary

咳

Cough

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Other forms

咳をする to cough
咳が出る to have a cough
Noun

A Cough

The sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs caused by respiratory irritation or illness.

Example

風邪 を ひいて 、 咳 が ひどい です 。

I have a cold and a terrible cough.

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咳
せき
Cough
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