けがする

• Reading: けがする
• Romaji: kega suru
• Kanji breakdown: 怪 (kai/ke) — strange, suspicious; 我 (ga) — self, oneself
• Pronunciation: /ke.ɡa.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To get injured; to get hurt. Refers to physical injury to a living being.

A Group 3 (irregular) verb using する. けが (injury) can also be used as a noun on its own. The expression けがをする is equally common and slightly more formal. Used for cuts, bruises, sprains, and other physical injuries.

Examples

1. サッカーの試合でけがをしました。 I got injured during the soccer game.
2. 階段で転んでけがをした。 I fell on the stairs and got hurt.
3. けがをしないように気をつけてね。 Be careful not to get hurt, okay?

Usage Guide

Context: sports, accidents, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

けが comes from 怪我, where 怪 means strange/suspicious and 我 means self. The original meaning was an unexpected harm to oneself, reflecting the surprise of accidental injury.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal