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: 毒 (doku)
Meaning: poison; germ; harm
Examples
- この薬は毒を中和する This medicine neutralizes poison.
- 彼は毒薬を飲まされた He was made to take the poison.
- 足の傷を消毒したわ。 I disinfected the wound on my foot.
- 彼は器具を熱湯で消毒した He disinfected the apparatus with boiling water.
- 飲み過ぎは体に毒ですよ。 Drinking too much can harm your body.
- 夏場は食中毒の発生が増える Cases of food poisoning increase in the summer.
- 食中毒の経験はありますか？ Have you ever had food poisoning?
- これは毒キノコかも知れない。 Maybe this is a poisonous mushroom.
- 毒ガスで多くの人が殺された。 A lot of people were killed by poison gas.
- 彼は、服毒自殺を何度も図った。 He tried many times to kill himself by taking poison.
- 彼らは気の毒な生活をしている。 They have a pitiful life.
