English–Japanese

“vein” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijōmyaku

Example

静脈から血液を採ります。jō myaku ka ra ketsu eki o to ri ma su

Blood is drawn from a vein.

Illustration for 静脈 (vein)

How to say “vein” in Japanese

“Vein” in Japanese is 静脈 (jōmyaku).

Presents a vessel that returns blood from the body to the heart rather than carrying it away from the heart.

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

Example sentences with 静脈

運動した後は、足の静脈が少し浮き出て見えます。un dō shi ta ato wa ashi no jō myaku ga suko shi u ki de te mi e ma su

After exercising, the veins in my legs become slightly visible.

Tips for using 静脈

  • In English, vein also describes a distinctive style or quality, as in "in the same vein," which means in a similar manner or spirit.

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