Translation guide
Expresses the idea of being injured or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Japanese uses different verbs and constructions depending on whether the injury is physical, emotional, or involves damage to reputation or interests.
I fell and got hurt.
I got seriously hurt in an accident.
Literally 'to be wounded', often used for cuts or visible injuries, but can also be used metaphorically for emotional hurt.
My hand got hurt.
A formal term for 'to be injured', often used in news reports or official contexts.
He got hurt in the battle.
To feel emotionally wounded, offended, or upset by someone's words or actions.
The most common verb for emotional hurt. It is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be hurt' (emotionally).
I got hurt by his words.
Literally 'my heart aches', used to express deep emotional pain or sympathy.
Hearing that story, my heart ached (I felt hurt).
To be shocked or traumatized, often implying emotional hurt from a sudden event.
I got hurt when he dumped me (I was shocked).
To suffer harm to one's reputation, pride, or interests, such as in business or social standing.
The English phrase 'get hurt' is often translated as 傷つく or 怪我をする, but a direct translation like '傷を得る' is unnatural. Use the appropriate verb for the context.
怪我をする is primarily for physical injuries, while 傷つく is used for both physical wounds and emotional hurt. For emotional hurt, 傷つく is the standard choice.
It hurts when you say things like that.
プライドが傷ついた。
My pride got hurt.
The area got hurt (suffered damage) from the flood.