English–Japanese

“consciousness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiishiki

Example

父はまだ意識があります。chichi wa ma da i shiki ga a ri ma su

My father is still conscious.

Illustration for 意識 (consciousness)

How to say “consciousness” in Japanese

“Consciousness” in Japanese is 意識 (ishiki).

Describes the mind's awareness of oneself and the surrounding world.

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

Example sentences with 意識

自分の発音を意識すると、会話が上達します。ji bun no hatsu on o i shiki su ru to kai wa ga jō tatsu shi ma su

If you pay attention to your pronunciation, your conversational skills will improve.

Tips for using 意識

  • In medical English, consciousness often appears in the phrase loss of consciousness, while Japanese 意識 (ishiki) also commonly refers to awareness of a topic or situation.

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