The act of intentionally producing a throat-clearing sound to indicate one's presence or to draw attention to oneself, often accompanied by a slight cough-like sound.
A light cough performed to prepare one’s voice for speaking or to settle one’s nerves before addressing others.
The deliberate act of coughing to signal to an audience or to garner attention before beginning a speech or presentation.
Example:
講演者は咳払いをした。
To experience a series of intense and uncontrollable coughs that may indicate discomfort or illness.
To repeatedly produce a forceful cough, often accompanied by signs of distress or struggle while trying to breathe.
To engage in severe coughing that is persistent and can cause a temporary inability to speak or catch one's breath.
A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound, typically triggered by irritation in the throat or airways.
A bodily reflex that occurs in response to an infection or irritation, characterized by the rapid release of air used to clear the respiratory tract.
A common symptom associated with respiratory illnesses or environmental irritants, indicating an effort to remove mucus or foreign substances from the lungs.
A physical response characterized by a series of sharp sounds resulting from the expulsion of air, often signaling an underlying health issue such as a cold or allergies.
Example:
せきには塩水のうがいが効く。
A highly contagious acute respiratory disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium, characterized by severe coughing fits that can last for weeks and primarily affects infants and young children, though it can also occur in older children and adults.
An infectious disease that starts with cold-like symptoms followed by a distinct paroxysmal cough, which often ends with a whooping sound, indicative of the illness's name, and can result in complications such as pneumonia.
A severe cough illness that typically exhibits a gradual onset, leading to a prolonged period of intense coughing spells, with the potential for immunity remaining after the infection has resolved.
A remedy designed to alleviate or suppress the act of coughing, often used to relieve discomfort associated with coughs.
A pharmaceutical preparation that targets and reduces the symptoms of coughing, which may include syrups, tablets, or lozenges.
A specialized medication formulated to inhibit the reflex that triggers a cough, providing relief from irritation in the throat or airways.
Example:
咳止めはありますか。