Meaning

Primary

Contagious Disease

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A sickness that can transmit and then dye into you (aka get inside you and infect you, via transmission) is a contagious disease. Everyone cover their mouths when they cough and sneeze, and please wash your hands, okay?

Reading

でんせんびょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

世界で一番危険な伝染病は何ですか。

What is the most dangerous infectious disease in the world?

Kanji Composition