Translation guide
Describes nerves or vessels carrying signals or fluid away from a central structure. In Japanese, this is primarily a technical term used in anatomy and physiology.
The core meaning: conducting impulses or fluid outward from the central nervous system or an organ.
Standard technical term for 'efferent', used as a noun or adjective. Literally 'centrifugal nature'.
遠心性神経は中枢から末梢へ信号を伝える。
Efferent nerves transmit signals from the center to the periphery.
Less common synonym, literally 'export nature'. Used in some medical contexts.
リンパ管の輸出性の流れ。
The efferent flow of lymphatic vessels.
Adjectival form, meaning 'efferent'. Used to modify nouns like nerve, vessel, etc.
遠心性の神経線維
efferent nerve fibers
Referring specifically to nerves that carry motor commands away from the CNS.
Common term for 'motor nerve', which is a type of efferent nerve. More familiar in everyday language.
運動神経が損傷すると筋肉が動かなくなる。
If motor nerves are damaged, muscles become paralyzed.
Describing vessels that carry fluid away from a node or organ.
Standard term for 'efferent lymphatic vessel'.
リンパ節から出る輸出リンパ管。
Efferent lymphatic vessels leaving the lymph node.
General term for 'efferent blood vessel', though less common than specific terms like arteriole.
糸球体からの遠心性血管。
Efferent vessel from the glomerulus.
This is a highly specialized term. In non-technical conversation, use simpler descriptions like 'motor nerve' (運動神経) or 'outgoing vessel' (出ていく血管).
The opposite is 'afferent' (求心性, きゅうしんせい). Remember: efferent = exit, afferent = arrive.
Direct translation: 'efferent nerve'. Used in technical contexts.
遠心性神経は運動指令を伝達する。
Efferent nerves transmit motor commands.