interjection
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itai
ee-TIE · interjection · informal
'Ouch!' — an exclamation of pain.
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The Japanese cry of pain, equivalent to 'ouch' or 'that hurts', frequently heard in comedic and action moments alike.
“Itai! Watch where you're swinging that thing!”
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itai In A Sentence
Itai! Watch where you're swinging that thing!
Origin & Usage
Japanese 痛い (itai), 'painful/it hurts'.
People Also Ask
What does itai mean?
It literally means 'painful' or 'it hurts', and is used as an exclamation like 'ouch!' in Japanese.
How is itai used in anime?
As a spontaneous cry of pain — in both slapstick comedy and serious action scenes when a character gets hurt.
Is itai the same as 'ouch'?
Functionally yes. A blunter, casual spoken variant is 'ite'. Repeating it ('itai itai') emphasises ongoing pain.
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