Meaning

Primary

X-ray

Word Type

noun

Explanation

レントゲン comes from the German word "Röntgen" meaning X-ray, named after their inventor Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen.

If that’s news to you, here’s a mnemonic to help you remember:

You’re planning to rent a Genji (レントゲン), but you ask Genji to get an X-ray first, just to make sure he’s in good health before signing the rental contract.

Pronunciation

レントゲン
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • レントゲン写真

    an X-ray

    レントゲン撮影

    taking an X-ray

    レントゲン検査

    an X-ray examination

    レントゲン室

    the X-ray room

Context Sentences

レントゲン写真には、異常は認められませんでした。

The X-rays showed no abnormalities.

念の為、胸部のレントゲンを撮りましょう。

Let's take a chest X-ray just to be sure.

レントゲン室の前でお待ちください。

Please wait in front of the X-ray room.