イガイガ

Also written いがいが, イカイカ, いかいか

Meanings

1. Noun bur (of a chestnut, etc.); burr See also: いが.
2. Adverb irritating (e.g. one's throat); thorny; bristling
3. crying of a baby

Example sentences

• 喉がイガイガします。
  My throat is irritated.
• 喉が少しイガイガするのよ。
  My throat is a little sore.

Common phrases

• イガイガする

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