1.
runny nose; nasal mucus
Liquid discharge from the nose, typically due to a cold, allergies, or irritation.
風邪をひいて鼻水が止まらない。
I caught a cold and can't stop my runny nose.
鼻水をティッシュで拭いた。
I wiped my runny nose with a tissue.
花粉症で鼻水と目の痒みがひどい。
My runny nose and itchy eyes are bad due to hay fever.
子どもが鼻水を垂らしている。
The child has a runny nose.
鼻水がひどいときは薬を飲んで早めに休んだほうがいい。
When you have a bad runny nose, it's better to take medicine and rest early.
鼻水 refers to nasal discharge (runny nose).
Common expressions:
- 鼻水が出る (to have a runny nose)
- 鼻水が止まらない (can't stop one's runny nose)
- 鼻水を拭く (to wipe one's nose)
- 鼻水を垂らす (to have a dripping nose)
- 鼻水をすする (to sniff/sniffle)
- 鼻をかむ (to blow one's nose)
Related symptoms:
- くしゃみ (sneezing)
- 鼻づまり (stuffy nose)
- 咳 (cough)
Note:
鼻水 is a common symptom of both colds (風邪) and allergies (花粉症). The word literally means "nose water." More formal or medical terms include 鼻汁.