けが

けが refers to physical harm or damage to the body from accidents or external causes.

Writing

Can be written as 怪我(けが), but hiragana is common.

Common expressions

• けがをする: to get injured
• けがを治(なお)す: to heal an injury
• けがが治(なお)る: injury heals

Common collocations

• 大(おお)けが: serious injury
• 軽(かる)いけが: minor injury
• けが人(にん): injured person

Usage

けが refers to injuries from external causes. For illness, use 病気(びょうき) instead.