English–Japanese
“suffocation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichissoku
Example
煙を吸うと、窒息する危険があります。kemuri o sū to chis soku su ru ki ken ga a ri ma su
If you inhale smoke, there is a risk of suffocation.
How to say “suffocation” in Japanese
“Suffocation” in Japanese is 窒息 (chissoku).
Refers to the loss of normal breathing because air cannot move freely into the body.
Example sentences with 窒息
換気が悪い部屋では、窒息の危険が高まります。kan ki ga waru i heya de wa chis soku no ki ken ga taka ma ri ma su
In a poorly ventilated room, the risk of suffocation increases.
Tips for using 窒息
- In English, choking commonly describes an airway blockage, but suffocation can also result from a surrounding lack of oxygen.