How do you say "I feel a little unwell." in Japanese?

"I feel a little unwell." in Japanese is "すこしきもちわるいです。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "すこしきもちわるいです。" mean in English?

"すこしきもちわるいです。" means "I feel a little unwell." in English. Usage tip: Polite and clear: [すこし] + [きもちわるい] + [です]. Useful for mild nausea or “not great” stomach feelings.

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How to Say ‘I feel a little unwell.’ in Japanese

すこしきもちわるいです。

sukoshi kimochi warui desu

[soo-koh-shee kee-moh-chee wah-roo-ee deh-soo]

💬 Usage Tip: Polite and clear: [すこし] + [きもちわるい] + [です]. Useful for mild nausea or “not great” stomach feelings.

🇯🇵 In Japan: A common next question is [いつからですか] (“Since when?”). If you can add a time, it helps pharmacists recommend the right medicine.

Phrase Breakdown

すこし

sukoshi

[soo-koh-shee]

a little; slightly.

Here it makes the symptom mild: “a little.” Useful to describe pain or nausea level to the pharmacist.

Example

すこしきもちわるいです。

I feel a little sick.

きもち

kimochi

[kee-moh-chee]

feeling; sensation.

With わるい becomes きもちわるい (“feel sick/nauseous”). Often used for stomach discomfort.

Example

すこしきもちがわるいです。

I feel a little nauseous.

わるい

warui

[wah-roo-ee]

bad; sick.

In this sentence it means you feel unwell (often nausea). Pair with degree words like すこし / とても.

Example

今日はきもちがわるいです。

I feel sick today.

です

desu

[deh-soo]

is; am; are (polite).

Polite sentence ending used in everyday conversation and at pharmacies/clinics. Makes your statement respectful.

Example

おなかが痛いです。

My stomach hurts.

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