鼻水
Meanings
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nasal mucus; runny nose; snot
Refers to liquid mucus from the nose, especially when it drips or runs. 'Snot' is a casual/vulgar equivalent; use with care.
My nose won't stop running because of a cold.
I wiped my runny nose with a tissue.
Usage patterns
- 鼻水が出るto have a runny nose
When you catch a cold, your nose runs.
- 鼻水を垂らすto let snot drip/dribble from one's nose
The child is playing with snot dripping from his nose.
- 鼻水が止まらないto have a runny nose that won't stop
My nose won't stop running because of hay fever.
- 鼻水を拭くto wipe away snot
I wiped my nose with a tissue.