あざ
Meanings
1
birthmark; nevus
usually written using kana alone
A mark on the skin present from birth or appearing shortly after; includes moles and other pigmented spots.
He has a large birthmark on his left arm.
2
usually written using kana alone
A discoloration of the skin caused by impact or injury; common in everyday speech.
I fell and got a bruise on my knee.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉にあざができるa bruise forms on (a body part)
I fell and got a bruise on my knee.
- あざが消えるa bruise fades/disappears
The bruise faded after about a week.
- あざを隠すto hide/cover a mark on the skin
She covers the mark with makeup.
- 〈人〉の〈場所〉にあざがあるsomeone has a mark/birthmark on (a body part)
He has a small birthmark on the back of his neck.