Kanji

疫

epidemic

Kanji

Grade

Grade 8

Strokes

9 strokes

Radical

疒部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

エキ, ヤク

Common Readings

エキ, ヤク

Example sentences

免疫 めんえき
適度な運動は免疫を高める。

Moderate exercise boosts immunity.

胸腺 きょうせん
胸腺は免疫系で重要な役割を果たす。

The thymus plays an important role in the immune system.

疫病 えきびょう
疫病が国中に広まった。

The epidemic spread throughout the country.

疫病神 やくびょうがみ
彼は行く先々でトラブルを引き起こすので、周囲から疫病神扱いされている。

Since he causes trouble wherever he goes, people around him treat him like a jinx.

免疫系 めんえきけい
健康な生活を送るためには、免疫系を強化することが大切だ。

Strengthening the immune system is important for leading a healthy life.

体内 たいない
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.

疫神 えきじん
古来、人々は疫神を恐れた。

Since ancient times, people have feared the god of pestilence.

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