English–Japanese
“contagion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidensen
Example
この病気はすぐに伝染します。ko no byō ki wa su gu ni den sen shi ma su
This disease spreads quickly.
How to say “contagion” in Japanese
“Contagion” in Japanese is 伝染 (densen).
The core meaning is disease passing from one person to another through contact or other means.
Example sentences with 伝染
手洗いはウイルスの伝染を防ぐのに役立ちます。te ara i wa u i ru su no den sen o fuse gu no ni yaku da chi ma su
Handwashing helps prevent the transmission of viruses.
Tips for using 伝染
- In English, contagion can also describe the spread of feelings such as fear, extending the idea beyond disease.