English–Japanese
“aftereffect” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōishō
Example
事故の後遺症で、今も足が痛みます。ji ko no kō i shō de ima mo ashi ga ita mi ma su
My leg still hurts from the accident.
How to say “aftereffect” in Japanese
“Aftereffect” in Japanese is 後遺症 (kōishō).
Refers to a lasting result of an illness, injury, or other event that continues after the original cause has passed.
Example sentences with 後遺症
病気の後遺症で、階段を上るのが難しいです。byō ki no kō i shō de kai dan o nobo ru no ga muzuka shi i de su
It is difficult for me to climb stairs because of the aftereffects of an illness.
Tips for using 後遺症
- The word 後遺症 (kōishō) usually points to a continuing medical problem in Japanese, so it is more specific in ordinary use than the broad English word aftereffect.