Translation of Japanese word "症状" to English
症状
しょうじょう
[shoujou]
IPA: /shoujou/
Meaning
NounA perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
How to use
症状 (shoujou) — 'symptom'. 初期症状 — early symptom. かぜの症状 — cold symptoms.
🇬🇧 English
symptom
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 症状
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しょうじょう
Romaji Transcription: shoujou
Example Sentences
症状は、病気やけがの状態を表すものです。
しょうじょうは、やみやけがのじょうたいをあらわすものです。
Symptoms are signs that indicate the presence of a disease or injury.
症状は、病気やけがの状態を表すものです。
しょうじょうは、やみやけがのじょうたいをあらわすものです。
Symptoms are signs that indicate the presence of a disease or injury.
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What does the Japanese word "症状" mean?▼
The Japanese word "症状" means "symptom" in English.
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The word "症状" is read as "しょうじょう" (shoujou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Symptoms are signs that indicate the presence of a disease or injury.".
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