English–Japanese

“paralysis” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimahi

Example

右手に麻痺が残っています。migi te ni ma hi ga noko tte i ma su

I still have paralysis in my right hand.

Illustration for 麻痺 (paralysis)

How to say “paralysis” in Japanese

“Paralysis” in Japanese is 麻痺 (mahi).

Describes a state in which normal sensation, movement, or responsiveness is greatly reduced or lost in a body part or in the mind.

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

Example sentences with 麻痺

医師は麻痺の程度を丁寧に確認します。i shi wa ma hi no tei do o tei nei ni kaku nin shi ma su

The doctor carefully checks the degree of paralysis.

Tips for using 麻痺

  • In Japanese, 麻痺 (mahi) can describe a system or response that stops functioning, so it applies to social or political paralysis as well as bodily paralysis.

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