痛い
いたい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Painful / Hurt
Examples
頭が痛いです。
My head hurts.
📖 How to Use
「痛い」is an adjective meaning "Painful / Hurt." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「痛い」is read as「いたい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「痛い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「痛い」mean in Japanese?+
「痛い」means "Painful / Hurt". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「痛い」?+
「痛い」is read as「いたい」.
Is 「痛い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「痛い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「痛い」?+
頭が痛いです。 — My head hurts.
Practice 「痛い」 with spaced repetition