Meaning

Primary

Poisonous

Alternatives

Toxic, Venomous

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

When something has poison it is poisonous and toxic.

Reading

ゆうどく
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 有毒ガス

    poisonous gas

    有毒成分

    toxic component, toxic ingredient

    有毒植物

    poisonous plant

Context Sentences

ガラガラヘビって有毒なんですか?

Are rattle snakes venomous?

これ、タバコより有毒なんだよ。知らないの?

This is more toxic than tobacco, you know? Don't you know?

どうやら有毒なガスが発生しているようです。

It seems that toxic gas is being emitted.

Kanji Composition