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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
noun
Pronounced: hakunaishō
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
激流
noun
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?

  1. noun A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
    "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year."
  2. 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."

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.

Common Japanese translations

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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