風邪
かぜ
kaze
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
風邪 (かぜ (kaze)) means "Cold (common cold)". The reading is かぜ (kaze). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Cold (common cold)
Also : flu
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Example Sentences
風邪をひいて、学校に行けません。
かぜをひいて、がっこうにいけません
I caught a cold and can't go to school.
風邪が治ったので、明日は出かけます。
かぜがなおったので、あしたはでかけます
My cold is better, so I'll go out tomorrow.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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