English–Japanese
“joint” in Japanese
How to say “joint” in Japanese
“Joint” in Japanese is 節 (fushi).
A joint is the natural meeting point where parts connect and movement can occur, like the bend between the bones of a finger.
Example sentences with 節
寒い日に、指の節が少しこわばります。samu i hi ni yubi no fushi ga suko shi ko wa ba ri ma su
On cold days, my finger joints feel a little stiff.
Tips for using 節
- In everyday Japanese, this word can describe the visible knuckle of a finger, so it often refers to a body part rather than a medical diagnosis.
Other Japanese words for “joint”
二つの学校が合同で発表会を開きます。futa tsu no gak kō ga gō dō de hap pyō kai o hira ki ma su
The two schools hold a joint presentation.
この関節はよく動きます。ko no kan setsu wa yo ku ugo ki ma su
This joint moves well.