English–Japanese

“atrophy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaika

Example

使わない筋肉は退化します。tsuka wa na i kin niku wa tai ka shi ma su

Unused muscles atrophy.

Illustration for 退化 (atrophy)

How to say “atrophy” in Japanese

“Atrophy” in Japanese is 退化 (taika).

Describes movement away from a developed condition toward reduced function, often through disuse or decline.

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

Example sentences with 退化

栄養不足は、筋肉の退化を早めます。ei yō fu soku wa kin niku no tai ka o haya me ma su

Poor nutrition accelerates muscle atrophy.

Tips for using 退化

  • The English verb atrophy can describe both body tissue and skills, which matches 退化 (taika) when a capacity weakens through lack of use.

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