Meaning

Primary

Disease

Alternatives

Ailment, Disorder

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something that you are afflicted with rapidly is a disease. You should go to the doctor's right away to treat this fast-acting ailment.

Reading

しっかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私の妹は、精神疾患を抱えています。

My little sister has a mental disorder.

Kanji Composition