冷え性 (ひえしょう - hieshō) is a common condition, especially in Japan, that describes a persistent feeling of coldness in the body, even in moderately cool temperatures. It often affects the hands, feet, and lower back.
This isn't just feeling a bit chilly; it's a chronic sensitivity to cold, often linked to poor blood circulation. People with 冷え性 might find themselves bundling up more than others or struggling to get warm.
You might hear someone say, 「私、冷え性なんです。」 (わたし、ひえしょうなんです。), meaning "I have cold sensitivity." or "I'm sensitive to cold."
When discussing physical conditions in Japanese, you'll often encounter terms that describe common discomforts. One such term is 冷え性 (hie-shō), which refers to a chronic sensitivity to cold. This isn't just about feeling a bit chilly; it often implies poor circulation, leading to cold hands and feet even in mild temperatures. It's a common complaint, particularly among women in Japan.
Understanding 冷え性 is useful for discussing health and well-being. It can be caused by various factors, including lifestyle, diet, and underlying health issues. People with 冷え性 might take extra measures to stay warm, such as wearing layers, using heated products, or consuming warming foods and drinks. If you or someone you know experiences this, it's a good term to have in your vocabulary.
冷え性 in 30 Sekunden
- cold sensitivity
- poor circulation
- cold hands and feet
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This word is often used to describe a common condition, particularly among women in Japan, referring to a chronic feeling of coldness, especially in the extremities, even in warm environments.
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Short word, common kanji (冷える - to get cold, 性質 - nature/disposition).
Common kanji, relatively simple to write.
Straightforward pronunciation, two morae.
Common enough term, easy to distinguish.
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冷え性なので、冬は手足がいつも冷たいです。
I have cold sensitivity, so my hands and feet are always cold in winter.
彼女は冷え性で、夏でもエアコンの風を嫌がります。
She has poor circulation and dislikes even air conditioning in summer.
冷え性改善のために、毎日生姜湯を飲んでいます。
To improve my cold sensitivity, I drink ginger tea every day.
この靴下は冷え性の人におすすめです。とても暖かいですよ。
These socks are recommended for people with cold sensitivity. They're very warm.
冷え性対策として、半身浴を始めました。
As a measure against poor circulation, I started taking half-baths.
彼は冷え性ではないのに、いつも厚着をしています。
Even though he doesn't have cold sensitivity, he always dresses warmly.
冷え性には、体を温める食べ物が良いと言われています。
It's said that foods that warm the body are good for cold sensitivity.
若い女性に冷え性の人が増えているそうです。
Apparently, more young women are experiencing cold sensitivity.
冷え性なので、冬は特につらいです。
Because I have poor circulation, winter is especially tough.
彼女は冷え性なので、いつも厚着をしています。
She's sensitive to cold, so she always dresses warmly.
冷え性を改善するために、運動を始めました。
I started exercising to improve my poor circulation.
冷え性対策として、生姜湯を飲むといいと聞きました。
I heard that drinking ginger tea is good for sensitivity to cold.
手足が冷たいのは、冷え性のせいかもしれません。
My cold hands and feet might be due to poor circulation.
最近、冷え性がひどくなってきた気がします。
I feel like my sensitivity to cold has gotten worse recently.
冷え性で寝つきが悪いことがあります。
Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping due to poor circulation.
冷え性なので、夏でもエアコンの風が苦手です。
Since I'm sensitive to cold, I don't like air conditioning even in summer.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"冷えは万病のもと"
Cold is the source of all illnesses.
おばあちゃんがいつも「冷えは万病のもと」って言ってる。
neutral"冷えが体に障る"
Cold affects the body negatively.
最近、冷えが体に障るようになってきた。
neutral"冷え込む"
To get cold (weather, or financially).
今夜はぐっと冷え込むらしい。
neutral"冷え知らず"
Not feeling cold at all; immune to cold.
彼女は冷え知らずで、冬でも薄着だ。
neutral"冷え対策"
Measures against coldness.
冬に向けて冷え対策をしないとね。
neutral"足元が冷える"
Feet get cold.
この部屋は足元が冷える。
neutral"冷えとり"
Warming up the body to prevent coldness.
冷えとりのために、毎日湯船に浸かっている。
neutral"お腹が冷える"
Stomach gets cold.
アイスを食べ過ぎてお腹が冷えた。
neutral"冷え性に効く"
Effective for sensitivity to cold.
このお茶は冷え性に効くらしい。
neutral"冷えを我慢する"
To endure the cold.
寒いけど、冷えを我慢して散歩に出かけた。
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〜は冷え性です。
私は冷え性です。 (I have poor circulation.)
冷え性に悩んでいます。
母は冷え性に悩んでいます。 (My mother is troubled by sensitivity to cold.)
冷え性なので、〜。
冷え性なので、冬は寒いです。 (Because I have poor circulation, winter is cold for me.)
冷え性を改善する。
冷え性を改善するために運動します。 (I exercise to improve my sensitivity to cold.)
冷え性対策。
冷え性対策として、靴下を重ねて履いています。 (As a countermeasure against poor circulation, I wear multiple pairs of socks.)
冷え性気味。
最近、冷え性気味です。 (Lately, I've been feeling a bit sensitive to cold.)
Wortherkunft
From '冷え' (hie, chill/coldness) and '性' (shō, nature/tendency).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The original meaning directly translates to 'cold nature' or 'cold tendency,' reflecting its current usage.
JaponicKultureller Kontext
In Japan, <i>hie-shō</i> is a widely recognized and discussed condition, often associated with concepts of wellness and traditional medicine. Many products and remedies, from warming foods to special clothing, are marketed towards alleviating the symptoms of <i>hie-shō</i>. It's not just a physical sensation but also has cultural implications regarding health and self-care practices.
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Choose the correct kanji for 'hie shou' (sensitivity to cold).
The kanji for 'sensitivity to cold' is 冷え性. The other options are incorrect kanji combinations for this word.
Which of these might be a symptom of 冷え性 (hie shou)?
冷え性 (hie shou) means sensitivity to cold, so feeling cold easily is a direct symptom.
My mother always wears thick socks because she has _____. What Japanese word fits here?
If someone is sensitive to cold, they would likely wear thick socks to stay warm.
If you have 冷え性 (hie shou), you probably like cold weather.
冷え性 (hie shou) means sensitivity to cold, so someone with it would likely dislike cold weather.
Eating hot food might help someone with 冷え性 (hie shou).
Hot food can help warm the body, which could be beneficial for someone sensitive to cold.
冷え性 (hie shou) means you feel hot all the time.
冷え性 (hie shou) specifically refers to sensitivity to cold, not heat.
Write a short sentence about feeling cold easily.
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Sample answer
私は冷え性なので、冬は寒いです。
Write a sentence asking if someone feels cold easily.
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あなたは冷え性ですか。
Write a sentence saying you have poor circulation.
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私は冷え性があります。
Aさんはどんな人ですか？
Read this passage:
Aさんはいつも手が冷たいです。冬は特に寒いです。Aさんは冷え性です。
Aさんはどんな人ですか？
The passage says A's hands are always cold, especially in winter, and that A has poor circulation.
The passage says A's hands are always cold, especially in winter, and that A has poor circulation.
Bさんは夏に何を飲みますか？
Read this passage:
Bさんは冷え性なので、いつも温かい飲み物を飲みます。夏でも冷たい飲み物はあまり飲みません。
Bさんは夏に何を飲みますか？
The passage states B drinks warm drinks even in summer because of poor circulation.
The passage states B drinks warm drinks even in summer because of poor circulation.
Cさんの手足はいつ冷たくなりますか？
Read this passage:
Cさんは冬になると、手足がとても冷たくなります。これは冷え性の症状です。
Cさんの手足はいつ冷たくなりますか？
The passage says C's hands and feet become very cold in winter.
The passage says C's hands and feet become very cold in winter.
She is always bothered by sensitivity to cold.
To improve sensitivity to cold, I often drink warm beverages.
In winter, my hands and feet are always cold due to poor circulation.
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冷え性なので、厚着をしています。
Focus: ひえしょうなので、あつぎをしています。
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冷え性対策に何か良い方法がありますか？
Focus: ひえしょうたいさくになにかいいほうほうがありますか？
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彼は冷え性で、冬の外出を嫌がります。
Focus: かれはひえしょうで、ふゆのがいしゅつをいやがります。
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冬になると、私の手足はいつも冷たくなります。これは___の症状の一つです。
手足が冷たくなるのは冷え性の典型的な症状です。
彼女はひどい___なので、夏でも厚着をしています。
夏でも厚着をするのは、寒さに敏感な冷え性の人の行動です。
___の改善には、体を温める食事や適度な運動が効果的です。
体を温める食事や運動は、血行不良を伴う冷え性の改善に役立ちます。
この温泉は___に効くと言われています。ぜひ試してみてください。
温泉は体を温める効果があり、冷え性の症状を和らげることが期待されます。
オフィスがエアコンで冷えすぎると、私の___が悪化します。
冷え性の人は寒さに敏感なので、エアコンの効いたオフィスでは症状が悪化しやすいです。
鍼治療は、体全体の血行を改善し、___に効果があるとされています。
鍼治療は血行促進に効果があるとされ、冷え性の改善に用いられることがあります。
The speaker is talking about someone's struggle with cold sensitivity in winter.
The speaker is complaining about a symptom making it hard to sleep.
The speaker is explaining a dietary habit to alleviate a condition.
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冷え性の対策として、何かおすすめのことはありますか？
Focus: Rei-e-shō no tai-saku to-shite, nani-ka o-susume no koto wa ari-masu ka?
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冬になると、毎年冷え性で悩まされます。
Focus: Fuyu ni naru to, mai-toshi rei-e-shō de nayama-sare-masu.
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彼女はいつも手足が冷たいので、きっと冷え性でしょう。
Focus: Kanojo wa itsumo te-ashi ga tsumetai node, kitto rei-e-shō deshō.
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This sentence describes someone who is always cold due to poor circulation.
This sentence explains an action taken to improve one's sensitivity to cold.
This sentence suggests a hot spring as beneficial for someone with poor circulation.
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Summary
冷え性 describes feeling cold easily, especially in your hands and feet, often due to poor circulation.
- cold sensitivity
- poor circulation
- cold hands and feet
Beispiel
彼女は冷え性なので、冬は手足が冷たい。
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