reflex in Japanese
reflex in Japanese is 反射 — reflex means an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
reflex in Japanese
反射
Pronounced: hansha
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
What does "reflex" mean?
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noun An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
"The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes."
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adj Happening automatically, without deliberate thought.
"Her reflex action was to duck when the ball flew at her."
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reflex in a sentence
- The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes.
- Blinking is a natural reflex when something comes near your eyes.
- Her reflex action was to duck when the ball flew at her.
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What is "reflex" in Japanese?
"reflex" in Japanese is 反射. reflex means: An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
How do you pronounce 反射?
"reflex" in Japanese is 反射, pronounced "hansha".
How do you use "reflex" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes." In Japanese, "reflex" is 反射.
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