Japanese

かんせんしょう
Meaning: infectious disease; infection
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

感
染
症

Example sentences

Hand washing and gargling are effective for preventing infectious diseases.
感染症を予防するために、外出後はこまめに手を洗うことが大切だ。
To prevent infectious diseases, it is important to wash your hands frequently after going out.
感染症を予防するために、ワクチンを接種した。
I was vaccinated to prevent infectious diseases.
医者は感染症を治療するため、抗生物質を処方した。
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
政府は感染症の拡大を防ぐため、緊急事態宣言を発令した。
The government issued a state of emergency declaration to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Usage Notes

Refers to diseases caused by the invasion and multiplication of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites in the body.

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