Japanese word

貧血

Pronunciation

Romajihinketsu

Meaning

  • nounanemia

Example

医師に貧血だと言われました。i shi ni hin ketsu da to i wa re ma shi ta

The doctor told me I have anemia.

Illustration for 貧血 (anemia)

More examples

最近は貧血の症状がなく、元気に過ごしています。sai kin wa hin ketsu no shō jō ga na ku gen ki ni su go shi te i ma su

I have had no symptoms of anemia lately and have been feeling well.

Core concept

Describes reduced oxygen delivery through the blood, a condition commonly linked to too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin.

Common phrases

  • 貧血があるhin ketsu ga a ru

    have anemia

  • 貧血の原因hin ketsu no gen in

    cause of anemia

  • 貧血を予防するhin ketsu o yo bō su ru

    prevent anemia

Definition in Japanese

赤血球やヘモグロビンの不足などにより、血液の酸素運搬能力が低下した状態。aka kek kyū ya he mo gu ro bi n no fu soku na do ni yo ri ketsu eki no san so un pan nō ryoku ga tei ka shi ta jō tai

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 貧血 (hinketsu) is formed from 貧 (hin, "poor") and 血 (ketsu, "blood"), expressing the idea of blood being insufficient.

Usage tips

  • Iron-deficiency anemia is common, but anemia can also result from other conditions that reduce red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Related words

  • 貧血症hinketsushōanemianoun

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