English–Japanese

“shot” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoシュート (shūto) · ショット (shotto)

Pronunciation

Romajichūsha

Example

明日、注射を受けます。asu chū sha o u ke ma su

I will get a shot tomorrow.

Illustration for 注射 (shot)

How to say “shot” in Japanese

“Shot” in Japanese is 注射 (chūsha).

注射 (chūsha) centers on putting medicine into the body through a needle.

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

Example sentences with 注射

看護師は患者に注射をしました。kan go shi wa kan ja ni chū sha o shi ma shi ta

The nurse gave the patient an injection.

Tips for using 注射

  • In everyday English, shot can mean an injection, while 注射 (chūsha) specifically names the medical procedure.

Other Japanese words for “shot”

彼はゴールに向けてシュートしました。kare wa gō ru ni mu ke te shū to shi ma shi ta

He took a shot at the goal.

このショットはとてもきれいです。ko no sho tto wa to te mo ki re i de su

This shot is very beautiful.

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