How to Say ‘It feels heavy and queasy.’ in Japanese
重くてムカムカする感じです。
omoku te mukamuka suru kanji desu
[oh-MOH-koo teh moo-kah-MOO-kah soo-roo kahn-jee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: To join two descriptions, change 重い to 重くて (omokute) and keep going. ムカムカ is the sound-word for a queasy, churning stomach.
Phrase Breakdown
重くて
omoku te
heavy and…
This is the て-form of 重い (heavy), used to link descriptions. The く is light: o-mo-ku-te.
体が重くて眠いです。
My body feels heavy and I'm sleepy.
Words in this phrase
重く
omoku
[oh-MOH-koo]
heavy
Te-linking form of 重い; describes a heavy, dull feeling.
体が重くて動けません。
My body is heavy and I can't move.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
ムカムカする
mukamuka suru
to feel queasy / nauseous
ムカムカ is a sound-symbolic word for an uneasy, sick feeling in the stomach.
朝からムカムカする。
I've felt queasy since morning.
Words in this phrase
ムカムカ
mukamuka
[moo-kah-MOO-kah]
nauseous; queasy
Onomatopoeia for a sick, churning feeling in the stomach.
朝から胸がムカムカします。
I've felt queasy since morning.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do
A very common verb meaning 'to do' that combines with many nouns.
面接の前に準備をする。
I do preparation before the interview.
感じです。
kanji desu
it feels like that
Describes a sensation politely. The final す is almost silent: kanji des.
疲れた感じです。
I feel tired.
Words in this phrase
感じ
kanji
[kahn-jee]
feeling; impression; sense
Often used to ask about the general vibe or impression of something.
職場はどんな感じですか。
What is the workplace like?
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
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