注射
chūsha[t͡ɕɨːɕa̠]
The English phrase injection is translated into Japanese as 注射 (chūsha).
注射 is the most common and standard term for injection in Japanese. To say one is receiving an injection, use the phrase 注射を受ける. To say a medical professional is giving or administering an injection, the verb 打つ (literally 'to hit/strike') is commonly used in the phrase 注射を打つ.
Meaning: medicine: something injected (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 注射 is composed of the kanji 注 (to pour/infuse) and 射 (to shoot/emit).
Did you know?
- Japanese medical culture often uses the phrase 頑張ってください 'ganbatte kudasai' (do your best) when a patient is about to receive a 注射. It frames the injection as a challenge to be endured bravely.
- The kanji 射 in 注射 is the same character used in the word 'archery', suggesting the physical motion of a projectile being shot.
- In Japanese hospitals, nurses may use the phrase チクッとします 'chikutto shimasu' to warn a patient. The word チクッ is an onomatopoeia for the sharp, sudden prick of a needle.
Examples in context
- 注射をしときますね。I'm going to give you an injection.This sentence is useful for saying you are going to give an injection using 注射.Tatoeba #11586399 by small_snow, translation #11586374 by CK
- 大丈夫、この注射は痛くないからね。少しチクッとするだけだよ。It's alright. This injection won't hurt. It will just prick a little.This sentence is useful for reassuring someone that this 注射 will only prick a little.Tatoeba #1016246 by bunbuku, translation #2698847 by WestofEden
- 私は昨日、病院で注射を打ちました。Yesterday, I received an injection at the hospital.
- 注射って痛いよね。Injections hurt, right?
- 注射の準備ができました。chuusha no junbi ga dekimashita.The injection is ready.
Example conversation
Hiiro and Kenta are at a clinic.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さん、注射の時間ですよ。Kenta-san, chūsha no jikan desu yo.Kenta, it is time for your injection.
- 健太 Kentaえっ、注射か。怖いなあ。E', chūsha ka. Kowai naa.What, an injection? I'm scared.
- 陽葵 Himariすぐに終わりますから大丈夫です。Sugu ni owarimasu kara daijōbu desu.It will be over quickly, so it is okay.
- 健太 Kentaわかった。頑張るよ。Wakatta. Ganbaru yo.I understand. I'll do my best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 注射, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
