Translation and Meaning of: 癌 - gan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 癌 (gan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: gan
Kana: がん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Cancer
Meaning in English: cancer
Definition: Officially called "cancer," it is a disease that occurs when cells grow abnormally in some parts of the body.
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- Etymology
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Explanation and Etymology - (癌) gan
The Japanese word "癌" (がん) means "cancer" in Portuguese. The word is made up of two Kanji: "癶" which means "walk" and "鬼" which means "demon". The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when the disease was considered a curse or demonic possession. Over time, the word was popularizing and became the standard medical term to refer to cancer.How to Write in Japanese - (癌) gan
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Synonyms and Similar - (癌) gan
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
がん; キャンサー
Words containing: 癌
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Words with the same pronunciation: がん gan
Example Sentences - (癌) gan
Below are some example sentences:
癌は恐ろしい病気です。
Gan wa osoroshii byouki desu
Cancer is a terrible disease.
- 癌 (gan) - cancer
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 恐ろしい (osoroshii) - terrible, frightening
- 病気 (byouki) - illness
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Cancer" é "(癌) gan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
