Japanese Conversation · Level 74
75 words
Japanese word
注射
Pronunciation
Romajichūsha
Meaning
- nounshot
Example
明日、注射を受けます。asu chū sha o u ke ma su
I will get a shot tomorrow.
More examples
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.
Core concept
注射 (chūsha) centers on putting medicine into the body through a needle.
Common phrases
注射を受けるchū sha o u ke ru
get a shot
注射を打つchū sha o u tsu
give a shot
Similar words
予防接種yobōsesshu: A procedure that gives a vaccine to protect a person from a disease.
Definition in Japanese
薬液を針で体内に入れること。yaku eki o hari de tai nai ni i re ru ko to
Word origin
注射 (chūsha) combines 注 (chū, "pour") and 射 (sha, "shoot"), describing liquid being sent into the body.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, shot can mean an injection, while 注射 (chūsha) specifically names the medical procedure.