Translation guide
The act of sneezing. In Japanese, the most common word is くしゃみ (kushami) as a noun, and くしゃみをする (kushami o suru) as a verb phrase. There is also a single verb くしゃみする (kushami suru). Onomatopoeic expressions like ハクション (hakushon) represent the sound of a sneeze.
Expressing the act of sneezing, either as a noun or verb.
The most common and natural way to say 'to sneeze'. Literally 'do a sneeze'. Used in all contexts.
He sneezed loudly.
Representing the sound of a sneeze in speech or writing.
The standard onomatopoeia for a sneeze, similar to 'achoo' in English.
In formal settings, you can use くしゃみをする with polite forms like します (shimasu) or しました (shimashita). For example, すみません、くしゃみをしました (Sumimasen, kushami o shimashita) means 'Excuse me, I sneezed.'
Excuse me, I sneezed.
I feel a sneeze coming on.
Noun meaning 'sneeze'. Often used with verbs like 出る (deru, to come out) or する (suru, to do).
I can't stop sneezing.
A single verb meaning 'to sneeze'. Less common than くしゃみをする but still natural.
He sneezed many times.
Achoo! Did someone sneeze?
A softer or cuter sneeze sound, often used for small animals or children.
The kitten sneezed with a little 'achoo'.