頭痛
Meanings
1
headache
Refers to physical head pain. Also used metaphorically for a source of worry or trouble, similar to English 'headache'.
I've had a terrible headache since yesterday.
This problem is a major headache for the company.
Usage patterns
- 頭痛がするto have a headache
I've had a headache since this morning.
- 頭痛を感じるto feel a headache coming on
I feel a headache from lack of sleep.
- 頭痛がひどいto have a severe headache
My headache is so bad today that I can't focus on work.
- 頭痛を起こすto cause a headache
Bright light can sometimes cause a headache.
Expressions
- 頭痛の種cause of headaches; pain in the neck; source of worry