Japanese Conversation · Level 127
60 words
Japanese word
粘膜
Pronunciation
Romajinenmaku
Meaning
- nounmucous membrane
Example
鼻の粘膜は乾燥しやすいです。hana no nen maku wa kan sō shi ya su i de su
The nasal mucous membrane dries out easily.
More examples
口呼吸が続くと、喉の粘膜が乾きやすくなります。kuchi ko kyū ga tsuzu ku to nodo no nen maku ga kawa ki ya su ku na ri ma su
When mouth breathing continues, the mucous membrane in the throat tends to dry out.
Core concept
Refers to a moist protective lining inside parts of the body that connect with the outside.
Common phrases
粘膜を保護するnen maku o ho go su ru
protect the mucous membrane
粘膜の炎症nen maku no en shō
inflammation of the mucous membrane
粘膜を刺激するnen maku o shi geki su ru
stimulate the mucous membrane
Definition in Japanese
鼻、口、目などの内側を覆い、粘液によって乾燥や異物から守る薄い膜。hana kuchi me na do no uchi gawa o ō i nen eki ni yo tte kan sō ya i butsu ka ra mamo ru usu i maku
Word origin
粘膜 (nenmaku, "mucous membrane") is formed from 粘 (nen, "sticky") and 膜 (maku, "membrane"), describing a membrane associated with mucus.
Usage tips
- Mucous membrane is a medical term, while everyday English often uses lining for the same body tissue.