心血管
shinkekkan
The English word "cardiovascular" translates to Japanese as 心血管 (shinkekkan).
Meaning: relating to the circulatory system (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term 循環器の is a formal way to say "of the circulatory system."
How do you pronounce it?
shinkekkan
Did you know?
- While English uses the Latin root 'cardio', Japanese uses the kanji 心 which is the same character used for 'mind' or 'spirit'.
- The kanji for vessel, 管, is the same character used for 'pipe' or 'tube' in everyday Japanese.
- The term 循環器 'circulatory organ' is used almost exclusively for the medical system, whereas 循環 'circulation' is used for everything from traffic to air flow.
Examples in context
- 心血管系の健康に注意しましょう。shinkekkankei no kenkou ni chuui shimashou.Let's pay attention to cardiovascular health.
- 心血管に関する病気が増えています。shinkekkan ni kansuru byouki ga fuete imasu.Diseases related to the cardiovascular system are increasing.
- 心血管の検査を受ける必要があります。shinkekkan no kensa o ukeru hitsuyou ga arimasu.It is necessary to undergo cardiovascular examinations.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are discussing health at a clinic.
- 健太 Kenta心血管の健康について相談したいです。shinkekkan no kenkou ni tsuite soudan shitai desu.I want to consult about my cardiovascular health.
- 陽葵 Himariわかりました。まずは血圧を測りましょう。wakarimashita. mazu wa ketsuatsu o hakarimashou.I understand. Let's measure your blood pressure first.
- 健太 Kenta心血管に影響する習慣はありますか？shinkekkan ni eikyou suru shuukan wa arimasu ka?Are there habits that affect the cardiovascular system?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、食事と運動がとても重要です。hai, shokuji to undou ga totemo juuyou desu.Yes, diet and exercise are very important.
