1.
dull pain; dull ache
A persistent, heavy, throbbing pain that is not sharp. Common in medical contexts when describing symptoms.
腰に鈍痛がある。
I have a dull pain in my lower back.
朝から頭に鈍痛が続いている。
I've had a dull headache since this morning.
鈍痛が何日も治まらない場合は、病院に行ったほうがいい。
If the dull pain doesn't subside for several days, you should go to the hospital.
USAGE:
A compound of 鈍 (dull, blunt) and 痛 (pain). Used to describe a heavy, lingering ache as opposed to a sharp pain. Common when describing symptoms to a doctor.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 鈍痛がある (to have a dull pain)
- 鈍痛が続く (dull pain continues)
- 鈍痛が走る (a dull pain runs through)
- 鈍痛を感じる (to feel a dull pain)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 激痛: intense pain — sharp, severe pain, the opposite of 鈍痛
- 鋭い痛み: sharp pain — a stabbing or piercing sensation