English–Japanese
“contraction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishūshuku
Example
運動すると筋肉が収縮します。un dō su ru to kin niku ga shū shuku shi ma su
Muscles contract during exercise.
How to say “contraction” in Japanese
“Contraction” in Japanese is 収縮 (shūshuku).
Refers to the inward tightening that reduces the size, length, or volume of a thing.
Example sentences with 収縮
温度が下がると、金属が収縮します。on do ga sa ga ru to kin zoku ga shū shuku shi ma su
When the temperature drops, the metal contracts.
Tips for using 収縮
- In science and medicine, 収縮 (shūshuku) commonly appears in descriptions of muscles or other tissues that shorten and produce force.