Meaning and Usage
The word "傷" (きず) primarily means a physical wound or injury, such as a cut or bruise on the body. It can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological hurt, like a "wound" to one's feelings.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "傷" when talking about accidents, injuries, or medical situations. It is also common in expressions about emotional pain or damage, especially in literature or conversations about relationships.
Collocations and Patterns
- 傷ができる (きずができる): to get a wound or injury
- 傷を負う (きずをおう): to suffer an injury (often used in more serious contexts)
- 心の傷 (こころのきず): emotional wound or trauma
- 傷を治す (きずをなおす): to heal a wound
Register and Nuance
"傷" is a neutral word and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. When referring to emotional wounds, it often carries a poetic or serious tone.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "傷" with "痛み" (いたみ), which means "pain." Remember, "傷" refers to the actual wound or injury, while "痛み" refers to the sensation of pain caused by the injury.