Have you ever scraped your skin and felt a sharp, burning pain?
Or stayed too long in the sun and your skin starts to sting?
That hot, raw, lingering pain in Japanese is expressed as:
“Hiri Hiri” (ひりひり)
Let’s hear how it sounds!
What is “Hiri Hiri” (ひりひり)?
“Hiri Hiri” describes a burning, stinging sensation that continues over time.
It’s often used for:
- Scraped or injured skin
- Sunburn
- Strong irritation on sensitive areas
The feeling is sharper and more painful than light tingling —
it’s something you can’t ignore.
Pronunciation
hee-ree hee-ree
(Say it with a slight sharpness — like pain spreading.)
Category
Condition
What Does “Hiri Hiri” Look Like?
It looks like red skin after sunburn.
Like a scraped knee.
Like a painful spot that reacts to every touch.
How Do You Say It?
Say it with a sharp edge:
Hiri hiri…
Like a burning sensation spreading slowly across your skin.
Example in Daily Life
Example: Sunburn
After a long day at the beach,
her skin started to sting —
hiri hiri…
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “Stinging”
- “Burning”
- “Sore”
But “hiri hiri” focuses on a raw, sensitive pain
that continues and reacts to touch.
Watch & Feel the “Hiri Hiri” World!
Feel the “Hiri Hiri” — Sunburn Treatment
Try Using It!
When your skin feels burned…
When something stings continuously…
When irritation won’t go away…
Say it honestly:
Hiri hiri〜
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