Translation and Meaning of: 肺 - hai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 肺 (hai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hai
Kana: はい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: lung
Meaning in English: lung
Definition: Respiratory organ that absorbs oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide.
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Explanation and Etymology - (肺) hai
The Japanese word 「肺」 (hai) refers to the lungs, the essential organs of the human respiratory system and that of many animals. This term is used in a medical and anatomical context to describe the two parts of the body responsible for gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, with the blood. This vital function is crucial for survival and the proper functioning of the body, allowing oxygen to be transported to the cells while carbon dioxide is removed.
The etymology of the word 「肺」 (hai) is composed of a single kanji that carries a specific meaning. The kanji 「肺」 refers specifically to the lungs and has a direct relation to the concept of breath and respiration, based on the radical 「月」 which represents flesh or parts of the human body embedded in its ancient forms, reflecting its origin as an anatomical ideogram. This radical is common in many kanji related to body parts.
The use of 「肺」 in Japanese vocabulary is primarily associated with medical and scientific contexts. Additionally, derived or related terms are used to describe conditions, diseases, and treatments associated with the lungs. For example, 「肺炎」 (haien) refers to pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs, while 「肺活量」 (haikatsuryou) means lung capacity, a term commonly used in medical tests to measure respiratory health.
Synonyms and similar words
- 肺臓 (Haizō) - Organ responsible for breathing, specifically the lungs.
- 呼吸器官 (Kokyū kigan) - Organs involved in the respiratory process.
- 呼吸器 (Kokyūki) - Equipment or organ related to breathing.
- 呼吸臓器 (Kokyū zōki) - Organ specifically related to respiratory function.
- 呼吸器系 (Kokyūki kei) - System of organs responsible for breathing.
- 呼吸器官系 (Kokyū kigan kei) - Respiratory organs set.
- 呼吸器官群 (Kokyū kigan gun) - Group of organs related to breathing.
- 呼吸器官臓器 (Kokyū kigan zōki) - Organs that make up the respiratory system.
- 呼吸器官臓器系 (Kokyū kigan zōki kei) - Specific respiratory organ system.
Words with the same pronunciation: はい hai
How to Write in Japanese - (肺) hai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (肺) hai:
Example Sentences - (肺) hai
Below are some example sentences:
Hai ga itai desu
My lungs hurt.
The lungs hurt.
- 肺 (hai) - lung
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 痛い (itai) - sore
- です (desu) - polite way of being
Other words of the same type: noun
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