Cancer in Japanese
Cancer in Japanese is 蟹座, かに座, 巨蟹宮 — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
Cancer in Japanese
蟹座
Pronounced: kaniza
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
かに座
Pronounced: kaniza
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
巨蟹宮
Pronounced: kyokaikyuu
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22–July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16–August 15 (sidereal astrology).
かに座
Pronounced: kaniza
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22–July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16–August 15 (sidereal astrology).
癌
Pronounced: gan
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
What does "Cancer" mean?
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noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
"Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer."
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noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
"Corruption became a cancer within the organisation."
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noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.
"As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive."
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Cancer in a sentence
- Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer.
- Researchers are developing new treatments for lung cancer.
- Corruption became a cancer within the organisation.
- As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive.
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What is "Cancer" in Japanese?
"Cancer" in Japanese is 蟹座, かに座, 巨蟹宮. Cancer means: A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
How do you pronounce 蟹座?
"Cancer" in Japanese is 蟹座, pronounced "kaniza".
How do you use "Cancer" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer." In Japanese, "Cancer" is 蟹座, かに座, 巨蟹宮.
Are there other ways to say "Cancer" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Cancer": 蟹座, かに座, 巨蟹宮, 癌.
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