English–Japanese
“chronic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimansei
Example
父は慢性の病気で通院しています。chichi wa man sei no byō ki de tsū in shi te i ma su
My father visits the hospital for a chronic illness.
How to say “chronic” in Japanese
“Chronic” in Japanese is 慢性 (mansei).
Describes a condition that continues over a long period instead of ending quickly.
Example sentences with 慢性
この痛みは慢性になりやすいです。ko no ita mi wa man sei ni na ri ya su i de su
This pain is likely to become chronic.
Tips for using 慢性
- In English, chronic describes duration rather than severity, so a chronic condition can be mild as well as serious.