TL-018 · Health
Explain a fever and sore throat at a clinic — Japanese
A clinic conversation for describing a fever and sore throat, when symptoms started, and whether you take any medication.
Quick answer
熱があって、喉が痛いです。
Meaning I have a fever and a sore throat.
Netsu ga atte, nodo ga itai desu.
When to use it
Use this when you need to explain basic symptoms and when they started at a clinic while traveling.
Core phrases
熱があって、喉が痛いです。
Netsu ga atte, nodo ga itai desu.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
昨日から具合が悪いです。
Kinōkara guaiga waruidesu.
I've felt sick since yesterday.
咳も出ます。
Sekimo demasu.
I also have a cough.
What you may hear
熱は何度まで上がりましたか？
Netsu wa nandomade agarimashita ka?
How high has your fever been?
今飲んでいる薬はありますか？
Imanondeiru kusuri wa arimasu ka?
Are you taking any medication?
How to respond
最高で38度でした。
Saikōde38 dodeshita.
It reached 38 degrees.
今飲んでいる薬はありません。
Imanondeiru kusuri wa arimasen.
I'm not taking any medication.
Mini conversation
You
熱があって、喉が痛いです。
Netsu ga atte, nodo ga itai desu.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
Other person
熱は何度まで上がりましたか？
Netsu wa nandomade agarimashita ka?
How high has your fever been?
You
最高で38度でした。
Saikōde38 dodeshita.
It reached 38 degrees.
More natural
It helps to have the symptom onset, highest temperature, and current medications ready for the medical interview.
Good to know
These phrases are for communicating symptoms, not for diagnosis or treatment decisions. For severe or urgent symptoms, follow local medical guidance.
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