How do you say "injection" in Japanese?

注射

chuusha

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "injection" is 注射 (chuusha).

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Pronunciation

Choo-shah, two syllables, the 'choo' sharp and quick like the prick of a needle.

Writing and usage

注射 is written using kanji. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

看護師は腕に注射をしました。

kango shi ha ude ni chuusha woshimashita.

The nurse gave him an injection in the arm.

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How to remember 注射

Chuusha starts with a sharp choo sound, mimicking the quick sharp prick of getting an injection.

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Questions about 注射

How do you pronounce 注射?

Choo-shah, two syllables, the 'choo' sharp and quick like the prick of a needle.

Is 注射 formal or casual?

注射 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 注射 written in Japanese?

注射 is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as chuusha.

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