It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 血 (chi)
Meaning:”blood”
The Japanese word “血” (chi or ketsu in hiragana) means “blood” in English. The word is commonly used in vocabulary lists for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N4 level, considered the “intermediate” level of Japanese language proficiency.
- 血を採るために静脈を探った。I searched for a vein to draw blood.
- 彼は血が止まらないので救急車で病院に運ばれた。He was taken to the hospital by ambulance because the bleeding wouldn’t stop.
- 血管が壊れると大量の血が失われる。When a blood vessel breaks, a large amount of blood is lost.
- 彼女は血管を清掃して血流を改善させた。She cleaned the blood vessels to improve blood flow.
- 血液検査は健康状態を調べるために重要です。Blood tests are important for checking health.