English–Japanese
“artery” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidōmyaku
Example
この動脈は心臓から血液を運びます。ko no dō myaku wa shin zō ka ra ketsu eki o hako bi ma su
This artery carries blood from the heart.
How to say “artery” in Japanese
“Artery” in Japanese is 動脈 (dōmyaku).
It denotes a vessel with muscular walls that carries blood away from the heart under pressure.
Example sentences with 動脈
年齢とともに動脈の壁は硬くなります。nen rei to to mo ni dō myaku no kabe wa kata ku na ri ma su
As we age, the walls of our arteries become stiff.
Tips for using 動脈
- In formal Japanese, 動脈 (dōmyaku, "artery") can extend beyond anatomy to describe a vital channel of movement, such as a major transport route.