Meaning

Primary

Poisoning

Alternative

Addiction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You're in the middle of poison, meaning you have poisoning.

Reading

ちゅうどく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 中毒性

    poisonous, addictive

    中毒者

    an addict

    中毒死

    death due to poisoning

Context Sentences

彼は食物中毒により入院することになりました。

He ended up hospitalized due to food poisoning.

ガス中毒にならないよう気を付けてくださいね。

Be careful not to get gas poisoning.

彼女は薬物中毒のリハビリ中です。

She's undergoing rehab for drug addiction.

Kanji Composition