Japanese

ウイルス

ウイルス
Meaning: virus
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Wear a mask to prevent the spread of virus infection.
マスクを着用することで、ウイルスの感染を防ぐことができます。
By wearing a mask, you can prevent the spread of the virus.
ウイルスが体内に入ると、免疫系が働き始める。
When a virus enters the body, the immune system begins to work.
ウイルスに感染するリスクを減らす。
Reduce the risk of virus infection.
ウイルスが広がるのを防ぐため、患者を隔離した。
Patients were isolated to prevent the spread of the virus.
天然痘はウイルスの病気です。
Smallpox is a viral disease.
そのウイルスには新しい変異株が次々と現れている。
New variants of that virus are appearing one after another.

Usage Notes

Refers both to biological pathogens and computer viruses. Derived from Latin 'virus'.

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