Japanese

どく
Meaning: poison; toxin; harm
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

毒

Example sentences

Pufferfish have a powerful poison.
クラゲの触手には毒があるので注意してください。
Jellyfish have tentacles that contain poison, so please be careful.
「フグ」の毒は非常に強力だが、刺身はとても美味しい。
The poison of the pufferfish is extremely strong, but its sashimi is very delicious.
河豚は毒を持っているので、調理には特別な免許が必要だ。
Since fugu contains poison, a special license is required to cook it.
山で生馬という植物を見つけたが毒がある
I found a plant called ikema in the mountains, but it is poisonous.

Usage Notes

Refers to literal toxic substances, but also metaphorically to harmful things, malice, or a 'sting' in someone's words.

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