sprain in Japanese
sprain in Japanese is 捻挫, 挫く, 捻挫する — sprain means to injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
sprain in Japanese
捻挫
Pronounced: nenza
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
挫く
Pronounced: kujiku
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
捻挫する
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
What does "sprain" mean?
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verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
"She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb."
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noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.
"The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture."
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sprain in a sentence
- She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb.
- He sprained his wrist trying to break his fall.
- The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture.
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What is "sprain" in Japanese?
"sprain" in Japanese is 捻挫, 挫く, 捻挫する. sprain means: To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
How do you pronounce 捻挫?
"sprain" in Japanese is 捻挫, pronounced "nenza".
How do you use "sprain" in a sentence?
Example: "She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb." In Japanese, "sprain" is 捻挫, 挫く, 捻挫する.
Are there other ways to say "sprain" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "sprain": 捻挫, 挫く, 捻挫する.
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