vein in Japanese
vein in Japanese is 静脈, 葉脈, 鉱脈 — vein means a blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
vein in Japanese
静脈
Pronounced: jōmyaku
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
葉脈
Pronounced: yōmyaku
鉱脈
Pronounced: kōmyaku
A stripe or streak of a different colour or composition in materials such as wood, cheese, marble or other rocks.
What does "vein" mean?
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noun A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
"The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood."
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noun A thin streak of a different colour or texture running through a material, such as marble, wood, or cheese.
"The countertop had grey veins running through the white marble."
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noun A particular style, mood, or way of thinking that runs through something.
"The speech continued in a similar vein, praising teamwork throughout."
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vein in a sentence
- The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
- Veins look bluish through the skin because of how light reflects off them.
- The countertop had grey veins running through the white marble.
- You could see dark veins of ore running through the rock face.
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What is "vein" in Japanese?
"vein" in Japanese is 静脈, 葉脈, 鉱脈. vein means: A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back toward the heart.
How do you pronounce 静脈?
"vein" in Japanese is 静脈, pronounced "jōmyaku".
How do you use "vein" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood." In Japanese, "vein" is 静脈, 葉脈, 鉱脈.
Are there other ways to say "vein" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "vein": 静脈, 葉脈, 鉱脈.
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