English–Japanese
“seizure” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihossa
Example
私は突然、発作を起こしました。watashi wa totsu zen hos sa o o ko shi ma shi ta
I suddenly had a seizure.
How to say “seizure” in Japanese
“Seizure” in Japanese is 発作 (hossa).
Refers to a sudden and often intense outbreak of symptoms caused by a physical or mental condition.
Example sentences with 発作
家族が発作を起こしたときは、落ち着いて助けを呼びます。ka zoku ga hos sa o o ko shi ta to ki wa o chi tsu i te tasu ke o yo bi ma su
When a family member has a seizure, I stay calm and call for help.
Tips for using 発作
- The Japanese noun 発作 (hossa) covers both seizures and other sudden attacks, including episodes related to asthma or panic, while English often names the condition more specifically.