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“nerve” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinkei

Example

体の中にはたくさんの神経があります。karada no naka ni wa ta ku sa n no shin kei ga a ri ma su

There are many nerves in the body.

Illustration for 神経 (nerve)

How to say “nerve” in Japanese

“Nerve” in Japanese is 神経 (shinkei).

Describes the body's communication lines that carry signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Full entry for 神経: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 神経

けがをすると、神経が痛むことがあります。ke ga o su ru to shin kei ga ita mu ko to ga a ri ma su

When you are injured, your nerves may hurt.

Tips for using 神経

  • A quick withdrawal from a hot surface begins when nerves detect heat and send signals that trigger movement.

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