呼吸器
呼吸器 30秒了解
- 呼吸器 (Kokyūki) means 'respiratory organs' or 'respiratory system' in Japanese.
- It is a formal noun used primarily in medical, scientific, and professional settings.
- The word is composed of kanji for 'exhale,' 'inhale,' and 'organ/tool.'
- Commonly seen in hospitals (呼吸器科) and in discussions about air quality or smoking.
The Japanese term 呼吸器 (こきゅうき - Kokyūki) is a formal, technical noun that translates directly to 'respiratory organs' or 'respiratory apparatus.' In everyday Japanese, while people might simply say iki (breath) or hai (lungs), the word 呼吸器 is the standard terminology used in medical, biological, and formal health-related contexts. It encompasses the entire system used for breathing, including the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating Japanese healthcare systems, reading medical reports, or discussing health issues like asthma, pneumonia, or environmental allergies.
- Anatomical Scope
- This term refers to the group of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. It is not limited to just the lungs but includes the entire airway path.
- Clinical Setting
- In hospitals, you will frequently see this word on signage. For example, '呼吸器内科' (Kokyūki Naika) refers to the Department of Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonology).
冬になると、呼吸器の病気が流行しやすくなります。 (When winter comes, respiratory diseases tend to become prevalent.)
The word is composed of three kanji: 呼 (to exhale/call), 吸 (to inhale/suck), and 器 (organ/vessel/tool). Together, they literally mean 'the tool for exhaling and inhaling.' This logical structure makes it easier for learners to remember once they break down the individual components. You will hear this word in news broadcasts discussing air pollution (PM2.5), during flu season warnings, and when athletes discuss cardiovascular and respiratory endurance training.
タバコは呼吸器系に悪影響を及ぼします。 (Smoking has a negative impact on the respiratory system.)
- Usage in Biology
- Used to compare different species, such as gills in fish versus lungs in mammals, both categorized as types of 呼吸器.
Using 呼吸器 correctly requires an understanding of its formal tone. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe a simple 'stuffy nose' unless you are discussing the medical implications. Instead, it is used to group symptoms or describe the location of an ailment. It often appears as part of compound nouns like 呼吸器系 (respiratory system) or 呼吸器疾患 (respiratory disease).
彼は呼吸器の専門医に診てもらうことにした。 (He decided to be examined by a respiratory specialist.)
When discussing health maintenance, you might say your respiratory organs are weak or strong. In this context, it functions similarly to how an English speaker might say 'I have weak lungs,' but 呼吸器 covers the broader system.
- Common Pattern: 呼吸器の + [Noun]
- Used to describe symptoms: 呼吸器の異常 (abnormality in the respiratory organs), 呼吸器の炎症 (inflammation of the respiratory organs).
大気汚染が深刻な地域では、呼吸器を守るためにマスクが必要です。 (In areas with serious air pollution, masks are necessary to protect the respiratory organs.)
In a technical or professional report, you might see it paired with verbs like 機能する (to function). For example, '呼吸器が正常に機能している' (The respiratory organs are functioning normally). This level of precision is expected in B1 and higher Japanese proficiency, especially when transitioning from simple daily Japanese to more academic or professional registers.
You will encounter 呼吸器 in several specific environments in Japan. The most common is the healthcare system. If you have a severe cough or difficulty breathing, a receptionist at a general hospital will likely direct you to the 呼吸器内科. You will also hear it on the news during the 'Kafun' (pollen) or 'Kousa' (yellow dust) seasons. Weather forecasters and health experts use the term to warn sensitive groups about potential irritation to their respiratory systems.
本日は黄砂の影響で、呼吸器の弱い方は外出を控えてください。 (Due to the influence of yellow dust today, those with weak respiratory organs should avoid going outside.)
Another common place is in the workplace, specifically during annual health checkups (健康診断 - Kenkō Shindan). The results might categorize certain tests under the 'Respiratory' section. If you work in a factory or a construction site, safety briefings will often mention 呼吸器保護具 (respiratory protective equipment), which is the formal term for high-grade masks or respirators.
- In Schools
- In science class (Rika), students learn about the human body. The diagram of the lungs and windpipe will be labeled as 呼吸器系.
この薬は呼吸器の炎症を抑える効果があります。 (This medicine is effective in suppressing inflammation of the respiratory organs.)
The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing 呼吸器 (the organ/system) with 呼吸 (the act of breathing). While they share the same first two kanji, their usage is distinct. You can say '呼吸が苦しい' (Breathing is painful/difficult), but you wouldn't say '呼吸器が苦しい' because the organ itself doesn't 'feel' pain in that way—rather, the system is experiencing an abnormality.
- Mistake: Over-formalization
- Using 呼吸器 when you just mean 'breath.' For example, saying '呼吸器を止める' instead of '息を止める' (hold one's breath) sounds like you are surgically stopping an organ's function.
❌ 彼は呼吸器が速い。 (Incorrect: His respiratory organ is fast.)
✅ 彼は呼吸が速い。 (Correct: His breathing is fast.)
Another mistake is confusing it with 循環器 (Junkan-ki), which refers to the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels). Because the heart and lungs work so closely together, learners often mix up these two medical departments. Remember: 呼吸 (breath) = Respiratory; 循環 (circulation) = Cardiovascular.
Depending on how specific or how casual you want to be, there are several alternatives to 呼吸器. Choosing the right one depends on the 'register' (formality) and the specific part of the body you are referring to.
- 肺 (Hai)
- The Lungs. This is the most common specific organ within the respiratory system. In casual talk, people say '肺が痛い' (My lungs hurt) rather than mentioning the whole system.
- 気管 (Kikan)
- The Trachea/Windpipe. Used when the issue is specifically about the throat or the air tube leading to the lungs.
- 呼吸器官 (Kokyū Kikan)
- Respiratory Organs. This is almost identical to 呼吸器 but is slightly more academic. '器' is a suffix for 'organ/apparatus,' while '器官' is the full word for 'organ.'
魚の呼吸器はエラです。 (The respiratory organ of a fish is the gills.)
When discussing the act of breathing itself, use 呼吸 (Kokyū) or the even more common 息 (Iki). For example, '息が切れる' (to be out of breath) is much more natural than anything involving the word 呼吸器.
How Formal Is It?
趣味小知识
The 'Ki' (器) in Kokyūki is the same 'Ki' used in 'Gakki' (musical instrument) and 'Shokki' (tableware). It implies a functional tool or vessel.
发音指南
- Pronouncing 'kyū' as a short 'kyu'. It must be long.
- Confusing 'ko' with 'kō'. The first syllable is short.
- Using an English 'r' sound if there were an 'r', but here, ensure the 'k' sounds are crisp and not aspirated too much.
- Mixing up the pitch accent with 'kokyū' (breathing), which can vary slightly by region.
- Pronouncing 'ki' like 'key' in English (too long). Keep it short.
难度评级
The kanji are N2/N3 level, but the word is common enough for B1 learners to recognize.
Writing '器' and '吸' correctly takes practice due to many strokes.
The pronunciation is straightforward once the long vowel is mastered.
Easily distinguishable in medical contexts.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Noun + 系 (kei)
呼吸器系 (Respiratory system), 循環器系 (Circulatory system).
Noun + 疾患 (shikkan)
呼吸器疾患 (Respiratory disease), 心疾患 (Heart disease).
Noun + 科 (ka)
呼吸器科 (Respiratory department), 皮膚科 (Dermatology).
Noun + に関する (ni kansuru)
呼吸器に関する本 (A book concerning respiratory organs).
Noun + を通じて (o tsūjite)
呼吸器を通じて感染する (Infect through the respiratory organs).
按水平分级的例句
これは呼吸器の薬です。
This is medicine for the respiratory organs.
A1 learners use 'noun + no + noun' to show what the medicine is for.
呼吸器は大切です。
Respiratory organs are important.
Simple subject + wa + adjective structure.
病院に呼吸器科があります。
There is a respiratory department in the hospital.
Using 'arimasu' to show existence.
呼吸器をきれいにしましょう。
Let's keep our respiratory organs clean.
Using '~mashō' for a suggestion.
たばこは呼吸器に悪いです。
Cigarettes are bad for the respiratory organs.
Using 'ni warui' to show something is bad for a specific part.
呼吸器はどこですか?
Where are the respiratory organs?
Basic 'doko desu ka' question.
私の呼吸器は弱いです。
My respiratory organs are weak.
Possessive 'watashi no' with an adjective.
きれいな空気は呼吸器にいいです。
Clean air is good for the respiratory organs.
Using 'ni ii' to show something is beneficial.
風邪をひくと、呼吸器が苦しくなります。
When I catch a cold, my respiratory organs feel tight/painful.
Using the '~to' conditional for natural consequences.
医者は私の呼吸器をチェックしました。
The doctor checked my respiratory organs.
Simple past tense verb 'chekku shimashita'.
マスクをして呼吸器を守ります。
I wear a mask to protect my respiratory organs.
Using the te-form 'shite' to show a sequence of actions.
呼吸器の病気は怖いです。
Respiratory diseases are scary.
Noun modification with 'no'.
彼は呼吸器の専門家です。
He is a specialist in respiratory organs.
Identifying someone's profession.
呼吸器に問題がありますか?
Are there any problems with your respiratory organs?
Existential question with 'mondai'.
排気ガスは呼吸器に良くないです。
Exhaust gas is not good for the respiratory organs.
Negative adjective 'yokunai'.
呼吸器を鍛えるために運動します。
I exercise to strengthen my respiratory organs.
Using 'tame ni' to express purpose.
最近、呼吸器の調子がずっと悪いです。
Lately, the condition of my respiratory organs has been bad for a while.
Using 'chōshi' to describe the condition of an organ.
この病院の呼吸器科はとても有名です。
The respiratory department of this hospital is very famous.
Specific noun 'kokyūki-ka'.
喘息は代表的な呼吸器疾患の一つです。
Asthma is one of the representative respiratory diseases.
Using 'no hitotsu' to mean 'one of many'.
空気清浄機を使って、呼吸器への負担を減らします。
Use an air purifier to reduce the burden on your respiratory organs.
Using 'he no' to show direction/target of a burden.
呼吸器が弱い子供は、冬に注意が必要です。
Children with weak respiratory organs need to be careful in winter.
Relative clause 'kokyūki ga yowai' modifying 'kodomo'.
タバコの煙は、周りの人の呼吸器にも害を与えます。
Cigarette smoke also harms the respiratory organs of people around you.
Using 'gai o ataeru' (to cause harm).
呼吸器の機能を高めるためのヨガを習っています。
I am learning yoga to improve the function of my respiratory organs.
Using 'kinō' (function) and 'takameru' (to heighten/improve).
アレルギーが原因で、呼吸器に炎症が起きました。
Due to allergies, inflammation occurred in the respiratory organs.
Using 'ga gen'in de' to show cause.
大気汚染が呼吸器系に及ぼす影響を調査しています。
We are investigating the impact of air pollution on the respiratory system.
Using 'oyobosu' (to exert/cause) with 'eikyō' (influence).
彼は重い呼吸器疾患を患っています。
He is suffering from a serious respiratory disease.
Formal verb 'wazurau' (to suffer from an illness).
緊急時には、人工呼吸器が必要になる場合があります。
In emergencies, a ventilator may be necessary.
Specific term 'jinkō kokyūki'.
呼吸器の健康を維持するためには、適度な運動が不可欠です。
Moderate exercise is essential for maintaining respiratory health.
Using 'fukaketsu' (indispensable/essential).
そのウイルスは主に呼吸器を通じて感染します。
The virus is mainly transmitted through the respiratory organs.
Using 'tsūjite' (through/via).
呼吸器内科を受診することをお勧めします。
I recommend you visit the respiratory medicine department.
Honorific 'o-susume shimasu'.
長年の喫煙が彼の呼吸器をボロボロにした。
Years of smoking ruined his respiratory organs.
Onomatopoeic 'boro-boro' used figuratively for damage.
呼吸器への刺激を避けるため、化学物質の使用を控える。
To avoid irritation to the respiratory organs, refrain from using chemicals.
Using 'hikaeru' (to refrain/hold back).
慢性閉塞性肺疾患は、長期にわたる呼吸器の損傷が原因です。
COPD is caused by long-term damage to the respiratory organs.
Medical term 'mansei heisokusē hai shikkan' (COPD).
最新の医療技術により、呼吸器の手術はより安全になった。
Thanks to the latest medical technology, respiratory surgeries have become safer.
Using 'ni yori' to indicate a means or reason.
パンデミックの際、人工呼吸器の不足が深刻な問題となった。
During the pandemic, the shortage of ventilators became a serious issue.
Using 'no sai' as a formal 'when/during'.
呼吸器機能検査の結果、肺活量が低下していることがわかった。
As a result of the respiratory function test, it was found that lung capacity has decreased.
Compound noun 'kokyūki kinō kensa'.
労働環境が呼吸器に与える潜在的なリスクを評価する。
Evaluate the potential risks that the working environment poses to the respiratory organs.
Using 'senzaiteki' (potential/latent).
呼吸器系の粘膜を保護するため、湿度の管理が重要です。
Humidity control is important to protect the mucous membranes of the respiratory system.
Anatomical term 'nenmaku' (mucous membrane).
吸入薬は、呼吸器に直接作用するため効果が早いです。
Inhalants are effective quickly because they act directly on the respiratory organs.
Using 'chokusetsu sayō suru' (to act directly).
呼吸器疾患を抱えながらも、彼は社会活動を続けている。
Despite having a respiratory disease, he continues his social activities.
Using '~nagara mo' (even while/despite).
呼吸器の構造的進化は、生物の陸上進出において決定的な役割を果たした。
The structural evolution of respiratory organs played a decisive role in the expansion of organisms onto land.
Advanced academic vocabulary like 'kettēteki' (decisive).
高度な人工呼吸器管理は、集中治療室における要である。
Advanced ventilator management is the cornerstone of the intensive care unit.
Using 'kaname' (keystone/cornerstone).
その論文は、微小粒子状物質が呼吸器深部に沈着するメカニズムを解明した。
The paper elucidated the mechanism by which fine particulate matter deposits deep within the respiratory organs.
Technical terms 'chin'chaku' (deposition) and 'kaimē' (elucidation).
呼吸器外科の領域では、低侵襲な内視鏡手術が主流となっている。
In the field of respiratory surgery, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery has become mainstream.
Technical term 'teishinshū' (minimally invasive).
加齢に伴う呼吸器予備能の低下は、高齢者のQOLに多大な影響を及ぼす。
The decline in respiratory reserve capacity associated with aging has a significant impact on the QOL of the elderly.
Using 'yobinō' (reserve capacity).
呼吸器感染症の蔓延を防ぐための公衆衛生政策が策定された。
Public health policies were formulated to prevent the spread of respiratory infections.
Using 'man'en' (spread/prevalence) and 'sakutei' (formulation).
遺伝子治療が、難治性の呼吸器疾患に対する新たな希望となっている。
Gene therapy is becoming a new hope for intractable respiratory diseases.
Using 'nanchisē' (intractable/hard to cure).
呼吸器系の生理学的反応を詳細に分析し、トレーニング理論を構築する。
Analyze the physiological reactions of the respiratory system in detail and construct a training theory.
Using 'sērigakuteki' (physiological).
常见搭配
常用短语
— To damage the respiratory organs. Used when talking about pollution or smoking.
タバコは呼吸器を傷めます。
— The condition of the respiratory organs is bad. A polite way to say one has breathing trouble.
今日は呼吸器の調子が悪い。
— To put a strain on the respiratory organs. Used for heavy exercise or bad air.
激しい運動は呼吸器に負担をかけます。
— To go to the respiratory clinic for a checkup.
咳が止まらないので呼吸器科を受診した。
— To protect the respiratory organs. Common in safety posters.
マスクで呼吸器を守りましょう。
— To have weak respiratory organs (prone to asthma or colds).
私は子供の頃から呼吸器が弱かった。
— To suffer from a respiratory disease. Very formal.
祖父は長年、呼吸器疾患を患っていた。
— Inflammation of the respiratory organs.
呼吸器の炎症を抑える薬を飲む。
— An abnormality in the respiratory organs.
検査で呼吸器の異常が見つかった。
— Respiratory allergies (like hay fever affecting the lungs).
彼は呼吸器系のアレルギーを持っている。
容易混淆的词
This is the 'act' of breathing. You 'do' kokyū, but you 'have' a kokyūki.
Refers to the circulatory system (heart). Often confused because they are both internal systems.
Refers to the digestive system. Both end in 'ki'.
习语与表达
— To be in sync with someone. While it uses 'Kokyū' (breath), it's the most common idiom related to the act.
チーム全員で呼吸を合わせて作業する。
Neutral— To take a breather or a short break.
仕事が終わったので、一息つこう。
Casual— To gasp or have one's breath taken away (by beauty or shock).
その景色の美しさに息を呑んだ。
Literary— Long-running or long-lasting (like a career).
彼は息の長い俳優だ。
Neutral— To hold one's breath in suspense.
試合の行方を固唾を呑んで見守る。
Formal— To feel suffocated (often metaphorically, due to tension).
試験会場は息が詰まるような雰囲気だった。
Neutral— Barely breathing; on one's last breath.
彼は息も絶え絶えに助けを求めた。
Literary— At death's door; faint breathing.
事故現場で彼は虫の息だった。
Idiomatic— To come back to life; to revive.
倒産しかけた会社が息を吹き返した。
Neutral— To stay as quiet as possible; to hold one's breath to avoid being noticed.
クローゼットの中で息を殺して隠れていた。
Neutral容易混淆
Pronounced the same as 呼吸器.
呼吸器 refers to the biological organ. 呼吸機 refers to a mechanical respirator/machine. In speech, context determines which is meant.
病院で呼吸機(機械)を使う。
Ends with the same sound 'kaki'.
消火器 is a fire extinguisher. It has nothing to do with breathing.
壁に消火器がある。
Both mean 'organ'.
器官 is a general word for any organ. 呼吸器 is specific to the respiratory system.
人体には多くの器官がある。
Pronounced 'kikan', similar to the 'ki' in kokyūki.
気管 is specifically the trachea (windpipe), which is one part of the 呼吸器.
気管支炎になった。
Same basic meaning.
息 is the air itself or the simple act. It's used in idioms like '息が切れる'. 呼吸器 is never used in such idioms.
息を吸う。
句型
[Noun]は呼吸器にいい/悪い。
タバコは呼吸器に悪いです。
呼吸器の[Noun]が[Adjective]。
呼吸器の調子がずっと悪いです。
[Verb-dictionary]ために、呼吸器を守る。
健康を維持するために、呼吸器を守る。
呼吸器疾患を[Verb-wazurau]。
彼は重い呼吸器疾患を患っている。
呼吸器への[Noun]を減らす。
呼吸器への負担を減らす。
呼吸器の[Noun]が[Verb-passive]。
呼吸器の機能が損なわれる。
[Noun]に伴う呼吸器の[Noun]。
加齢に伴う呼吸器機能の低下。
呼吸器系の[Adjective-noun]な[Noun]。
呼吸器系の生理学的な反応。
词族
名词
动词
形容词
相关
如何使用
Common in medical and environmental news; rare in casual chat about daily feelings.
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Using 呼吸器 to mean 'a single breath'.
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呼吸 (Kokyū) or 息 (Iki).
呼吸器 is the organ, not the air or the action. You cannot 'take a kokyūki'.
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Saying '呼吸器が痛い' for a sore throat.
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喉が痛い (Nodo ga itai).
呼吸器 is too broad for a simple sore throat. Be specific unless the whole chest/system is involved.
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Confusing 呼吸器 with 循環器.
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呼吸器 (Lungs/Air), 循環器 (Heart/Blood).
These are the most commonly swapped medical terms. Remember 'Ko' = Breath.
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Writing '吸' without the mouth radical.
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吸 (Must have 口 on the left).
The 'mouth' radical is essential because you breathe through your mouth/nose.
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Using '呼吸器' in a very casual, joking way.
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Use '息' or '肺'.
It sounds overly medical and can make a joke feel awkward or confusing.
小贴士
Medical Accuracy
When filling out medical forms in Japan, use 呼吸器 to describe any history of asthma or lung issues. It sounds professional and clear.
Writing '吸'
The right side of 吸 is '及' (to reach). Imagine reaching out to pull air into your mouth (the left side '口').
Pitch Accent
Keep your voice steady. Japanese is not stressed like English, so 'ko-kyu-u-ki' should flow evenly.
News Keywords
Listen for 'Kokyūki' alongside 'PM2.5' or 'Kafun' (pollen) to understand air quality warnings.
Related Systems
Learn 呼吸器 alongside 循環器 (Circulatory) and 消化器 (Digestive). They are the 'Big Three' systems in health talk.
Workplace Terms
If you see '呼吸器保護' on a sign, it means you must wear a mask. 'Hogo' means protection.
The 'In-Out' Rule
The word order is Exhale (Ko) then Inhale (Kyu). It's the opposite of the English 'Inhale/Exhale'.
Compound Power
Many medical words are made by adding 'ka' (department) or 'shikkan' (disease) to 呼吸器. Master this pattern.
Mask Culture
Understanding 呼吸器 helps you understand why Japanese people are so diligent about mask-wearing during flu season.
Biology Class
If you study biology in Japanese, you'll see this word used for gills (era) in fish as well.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of 'KO' as air going 'Out' (like a call), 'KYŪ' as air being 'Sucked' in (like a vacuum), and 'KI' as the 'Key' organ for life.
视觉联想
Imagine a pair of lungs shaped like a giant 'K' (for Kokyūki) with a windpipe above them.
Word Web
挑战
Try to find the '呼吸器内科' section the next time you are in a large Japanese building or near a hospital sign.
词源
Sino-Japanese (Kango). The term was standardized during the Meiji era as Japan modernized its medical terminology using Chinese characters to translate Western biological concepts.
原始含义: The apparatus for exhaling and inhaling.
Japonic (Sino-Japanese roots).文化背景
Be sensitive when discussing 呼吸器疾患 (respiratory diseases) with elderly Japanese people, as it can be a serious and private health matter.
In English, 'respiratory organs' sounds very clinical. We usually just say 'lungs.' In Japanese, 呼吸器 is used slightly more broadly in semi-formal health discussions.
在生活中练习
真实语境
At the Hospital
- 呼吸器内科はどこですか?
- 呼吸器の検査を受けたいです。
- 呼吸器疾患の持病があります。
- 人工呼吸器の準備をしてください。
Weather/Environment
- 呼吸器の弱い方は注意してください。
- 大気汚染が呼吸器に影響します。
- 黄砂が呼吸器に入ると大変です。
- 空気清浄機で呼吸器を守る。
Sports/Fitness
- 呼吸器機能を強化するトレーニング。
- 持久走は呼吸器を鍛えます。
- 呼吸器の効率を高める。
- 水泳は呼吸器に良い運動だ。
Workplace Safety
- 呼吸器保護具の着用義務。
- 粉塵から呼吸器を守る。
- 定期的な呼吸器検診。
- 換気は呼吸器の健康に不可欠だ。
Anti-Smoking Campaign
- 喫煙は呼吸器を破壊します。
- 禁煙して呼吸器を休ませる。
- 副流煙による呼吸器への害。
- 呼吸器がんのリスク。
对话开场白
"最近、呼吸器の調子はどうですか? (How has your respiratory health been lately?)"
"呼吸器科で有名な病院を知っていますか? (Do you know a hospital famous for its respiratory department?)"
"空気清浄機は呼吸器に本当に良いと思いますか? (Do you think air purifiers are actually good for the respiratory organs?)"
"子供の頃、呼吸器が弱かったことはありますか? (Were your respiratory organs weak when you were a child?)"
"マスクをすることは呼吸器を守るのに役立つと思いますか? (Do you think wearing a mask helps protect your respiratory organs?)"
日记主题
今日の空気の質と、それが自分の呼吸器にどう感じられたか書いてください。 (Write about today's air quality and how it felt for your respiratory organs.)
健康診断で呼吸器について何か言われたことがありますか? (Have you ever been told anything about your respiratory organs during a health checkup?)
呼吸器を強くするために、どのような運動をしたいですか? (What kind of exercise do you want to do to strengthen your respiratory organs?)
タバコと呼吸器の健康について、あなたの意見を述べてください。 (State your opinion on smoking and respiratory health.)
将来、人工呼吸器が必要な状況になったらどうしたいですか? (What would you want to do if you needed a ventilator in the future?)
常见问题
10 个问题In Japanese, nouns don't change for plural. 呼吸器 can refer to a single respiratory organ or the entire system of organs. Context usually implies the whole system.
Yes, but it is more formal. If you are at a doctor's office, saying '呼吸器の調子が悪い' is fine. In a casual setting with friends, '肺 (hai)' is much more natural.
It is the 'Department of Respiratory Medicine.' You go here for asthma, pneumonia, or chronic coughs. It is a very common department in Japanese hospitals.
It's 器. It has four small boxes (mouths) and a 'dog' radical (大 + dot) in the middle. It signifies a vessel or a container with many parts.
Almost. A ventilator is formally '人工呼吸器' (Jinkō Kokyūki - Artificial Respiratory Organ). In medical settings, people often shorten it to just 'Kokyūki,' so you must use context.
It is typically considered B1. While the concept is simple, the kanji and the formal usage are intermediate level.
Technically, yes. In medical terms, the 'upper respiratory tract' (上呼吸器) includes the nasal passages.
It follows the logical Sino-Japanese pattern: Ko (Exhale) + Kyū (Inhale) + Ki (Organ). It's descriptive!
It would sound very clinical and cold. For poetry, 'iki' (breath) or 'mune' (chest/heart) is usually preferred.
呼吸器 is more common in medical and daily formal use. 呼吸器官 is more academic and often used in biology textbooks.
自我测试 180 个问题
Write a sentence using '呼吸器' and '守る'.
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Translate: 'I am going to the respiratory clinic.'
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Describe the impact of smoking on the respiratory system in Japanese.
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Explain why air pollution is bad for the 呼吸器.
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Write the three kanji for Kokyūki and their meanings.
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Translate: 'Asthma is a respiratory disease.'
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Write a formal sentence about public health and respiratory infections.
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Translate: 'Exercise improves respiratory function.'
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Write a warning for people with weak lungs regarding yellow dust.
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Translate: 'The doctor checked my respiratory organs.'
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Say 'Respiratory organs' in Japanese clearly.
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Ask where the respiratory clinic is.
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Explain that smoking is bad for the lungs using 'Kokyūki'.
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Say: 'I have a respiratory disease.'
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Tell someone to wear a mask to protect their lungs.
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Discuss the need for ventilators in a hospital.
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Say: 'My respiratory organs are feeling better today.'
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Explain that the virus spreads through the respiratory system.
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Ask the doctor to check your respiratory organs.
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Say: 'Clean air is important for the respiratory system.'
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Listen to the word: 'Kokyūki'. What does it mean?
Listen: 'Kokyūki-ka ni itte kudasai.' Where should you go?
Listen: 'Jinkō Kokyūki'. What device is being mentioned?
Listen: 'Kokyūki ga yowai'. How is the person's health?
Listen: 'Kokyūki shikkan no yobō'. What is being prevented?
Listen: 'Kokyūki-kei no eikyō'. What is being discussed?
Listen: 'Kokyūki o mamoru'. What action is suggested?
Listen: 'Kokyūki no senmon-i'. Who is being referred to?
Listen: 'Kokyūki kinō kensa'. What is happening?
Listen: 'Kokyūki no enshō'. What is the problem?
Translate: 'Is there a respiratory clinic near here?'
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Explain the importance of clean air for the respiratory system.
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Translate: 'I have a sore throat and chest pain, so I will go to the respiratory clinic.'
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Describe the function of the 呼吸器 in one sentence.
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Write: 'Please use a ventilator.'
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Translate: 'Pollution affects the respiratory system.'
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Write a sentence about protecting your lungs in winter.
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Translate: 'He is a pulmonology doctor.'
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Write: 'Respiratory organs are essential for life.'
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Translate: 'The test showed no respiratory issues.'
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Say: 'I want to protect my respiratory organs.'
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Ask: 'Is smoking bad for the respiratory system?'
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Say: 'The doctor is a respiratory expert.'
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Explain: 'I use an air purifier for my lungs.'
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Say: 'He was put on a ventilator.'
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Ask: 'What are the symptoms of respiratory disease?'
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Say: 'I have a history of respiratory illness.'
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Say: 'Exercise is good for the respiratory organs.'
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Say: 'I need a checkup at the respiratory clinic.'
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Say: 'The air is thin, it's hard on the respiratory system.'
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Listen: 'Kokyūki-kei no shikkan'. What is it?
Listen: 'Kokyūki o mamoru tame no masuku'. What's the mask for?
Listen: 'Kokyūki-ka no isha'. Who is it?
Listen: 'Kokyūki no kinō ga takamaru'. What's happening?
Listen: 'Jinkō kokyūki o hazusu'. What is happening?
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Summary
The word 呼吸器 is your 'go-to' formal term for anything involving the lungs and breathing system. While 'iki' is for the act of breathing, 呼吸器 is for the anatomical structure. Example: 呼吸器の健康を守る (Protect your respiratory health).
- 呼吸器 (Kokyūki) means 'respiratory organs' or 'respiratory system' in Japanese.
- It is a formal noun used primarily in medical, scientific, and professional settings.
- The word is composed of kanji for 'exhale,' 'inhale,' and 'organ/tool.'
- Commonly seen in hospitals (呼吸器科) and in discussions about air quality or smoking.
Medical Accuracy
When filling out medical forms in Japan, use 呼吸器 to describe any history of asthma or lung issues. It sounds professional and clear.
Writing '吸'
The right side of 吸 is '及' (to reach). Imagine reaching out to pull air into your mouth (the left side '口').
Pitch Accent
Keep your voice steady. Japanese is not stressed like English, so 'ko-kyu-u-ki' should flow evenly.
News Keywords
Listen for 'Kokyūki' alongside 'PM2.5' or 'Kafun' (pollen) to understand air quality warnings.
例句
呼吸器系の病気は、特に冬に注意が必要です。