1.
sneeze
A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, often caused by irritation in the nasal passages.
くしゃみ refers to sneezing.
Alternative form: 嚔 (rare kanji)
Common expressions:
Onomatopoeia for sneezing:
- ハクション (hakushon - sneeze sound)
- へっくし (hekkushi - sneeze sound)
Cultural note:
There's a Japanese superstition about sneezing:
Related Words
Related:
鼻水 (runny nose)