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I don’t feel well in Japanese

I don't feel well in Japanese

気分が悪いです

In kana only: きぶんがわるいです

kibun ga warui desu

polite

What it literally says

the feeling is bad

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

The general opener. Staff will ask what kind.

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