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Japanese word
麻酔
Pronunciation
Romajimasui
Meaning
- nounanesthesia
Example
歯医者で麻酔を受けました。ha i sha de ma sui o u ke ma shi ta
I got anesthesia at the dentist.
More examples
手術の前に麻酔をかけます。shu jutsu no mae ni ma sui o ka ke ma su
We will administer anesthesia before the surgery.
Core concept
Describes a drug-induced state in which pain or other sensations are temporarily reduced or blocked during medical treatment.
Common phrases
麻酔をかけるma sui o ka ke ru
administer anesthesia
麻酔が効くma sui ga ki ku
anesthesia takes effect
麻酔が切れるma sui ga ki re ru
anesthesia wears off
Definition in Japanese
手術や歯科治療などの際に、薬で一時的に痛みや感覚を感じなくすること。shu jutsu ya shi ka chi ryō na do no sai ni kusuri de ichi ji teki ni ita mi ya kan kaku o kan ji na ku su ru ko to
Word origin
麻酔 (masui) combines 麻 (ma, "numb") and 酔 (sui, "intoxicated"), describing the drug-induced loss of sensation.
Usage tips
- In English, anesthesia can mean either local anesthesia that numbs one area or general anesthesia that causes unconsciousness, so the type is often specified.