English–Japanese
“flu” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiinfuruenza
Example
インフルエンザは冬に多いです。i n fu ru e n za wa fuyu ni ō i de su
The flu is common in winter.
How to say “flu” in Japanese
“Flu” in Japanese is インフルエンザ (infuruenza).
Refers to an acute respiratory illness in which a virus causes noticeable symptoms such as fever and body aches.
Example sentences with インフルエンザ
毎年、インフルエンザの予防接種を受けています。mai toshi i n fu ru e n za no yo bō ses shu o u ke te i ma su
I get a flu shot every year.
Tips for using インフルエンザ
- English speakers commonly say the flu in daily conversation, but influenza often appears in medical information and news reports.