English–Japanese

“vaccine” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwakuchin

Example

このワクチンは安全です。ko no wa ku chi n wa an zen de su

This vaccine is safe.

Illustration for ワクチン (vaccine)

How to say “vaccine” in Japanese

“Vaccine” in Japanese is ワクチン (wakuchin).

A vaccine gives the body's immune system a safe preview of a harmful agent so it can respond to the real threat more effectively.

Full entry for ワクチン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ワクチン

新しいワクチンを受ける前に、医師に相談します。atara shi i wa ku chi n o u ke ru mae ni i shi ni sō dan shi ma su

Before getting a new vaccine, I consult a doctor.

Tips for using ワクチン

  • English uses vaccine for products given by injection, mouth, or nose, so the word does not always mean an injection.

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