English–Japanese

“anesthesia” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimasui

Example

歯医者で麻酔を受けました。ha i sha de ma sui o u ke ma shi ta

I got anesthesia at the dentist.

Illustration for 麻酔 (anesthesia)

How to say “anesthesia” in Japanese

“Anesthesia” in Japanese is 麻酔 (masui).

Describes a drug-induced state in which pain or other sensations are temporarily reduced or blocked during medical treatment.

Full entry for 麻酔: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 麻酔

手術の前に麻酔をかけます。shu jutsu no mae ni ma sui o ka ke ma su

We will administer anesthesia before the surgery.

Tips for using 麻酔

  • In English, anesthesia can mean either local anesthesia that numbs one area or general anesthesia that causes unconsciousness, so the type is often specified.

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