微熱
Meanings
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slight fever; low-grade fever
Used for a mild fever, often not very high but enough to make someone feel unwell or require caution.
I have had a slight fever since morning, so I will rest at home today.
If the low-grade fever continues, you should go to the hospital.
Usage patterns
- 微熱が出るto come down with a slight fever
I've had a slight fever since yesterday.
- 微熱が続くa slight fever continues/lingers
I've had a low-grade fever for a whole week now.
- 微熱があるto have a slight fever
I have a slight fever, so I'll take the day off.
- 微熱が下がるa slight fever goes down
After taking medicine, my slight fever went down.