English–Japanese
“infection” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikansen
Example
学校で感染が広がっています。gak kō de kan sen ga hiro ga tte i ma su
The infection is spreading at school.
How to say “infection” in Japanese
“Infection” in Japanese is 感染 (kansen).
Describes a state in which germs enter the body and begin to grow.
Example sentences with 感染
手洗いをして、感染を防ぎます。te ara i o shi te kan sen o fuse gi ma su
We wash our hands to prevent infection.
Tips for using 感染
- English uses infection in expressions such as a viral infection and a bacterial infection, with the first word identifying the type of microorganism involved.