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How to Say ‘I don't have diarrhea.’ in Japanese

下痢はないです。

geri wa nai desu

[geh-REE wah nai desu]

💬 Usage Tip: Here は is said (wa). It puts the contrast on diarrhea: "as for diarrhea, no".

Phrase Breakdown

下痢

geri

[geh-REE]

diarrhea

Medical term for loose, watery stools.

Example

昨日から下痢です。

I've had diarrhea since yesterday.

は

wa

[wah]

topic marker; as for

Marks 'today' as the topic. Written は but pronounced 'wa.'

Example

本日はお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。

Thank you for giving me your time today.

ない

nai

[nai]

not

Indicates negation or absence.

Example

問題はない。

There is no problem.

です

desu

[desu]

is; polite ending

A polite sentence ending often used to soften statements.

Example

キャンセルしたいです。

I want to cancel.

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