cataract in Japanese
cataract in Japanese is 白内障, 激流 — cataract means a large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
cataract in Japanese
白内障
Pronounced: hakunaishō
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
激流
Pronounced: gekiryuu
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
What does "cataract" mean?
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noun A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
"The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year."
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noun A clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision, common in older age.
"She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye."
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cataract in a sentence
- The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year.
- She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye.
- Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cataract" in Japanese?
"cataract" in Japanese is 白内障, 激流. cataract means: A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
How do you pronounce 白内障?
"cataract" in Japanese is 白内障, pronounced "hakunaishō".
How do you use "cataract" in a sentence?
Example: "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year." In Japanese, "cataract" is 白内障, 激流.
Are there other ways to say "cataract" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "cataract": 白内障, 激流.
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