English–Japanese

“asthma” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizensoku

Example

子どもの頃から喘息があります。ko do mo no koro ka ra zen soku ga a ri ma su

I have had asthma since I was a child.

Illustration for 喘息 (asthma)

How to say “asthma” in Japanese

“Asthma” in Japanese is 喘息 (zensoku).

Refers to a long-term airway condition that can suddenly make normal breathing difficult.

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

Example sentences with 喘息

季節の変わり目に喘息が悪化します。ki setsu no ka wa ri me ni zen soku ga ak ka shi ma su

My asthma gets worse when the seasons change.

Tips for using 喘息

  • English speakers often recognize asthma by its unusual spelling, in which the letters th do not represent a sound.

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