Translation guide
The organs used for breathing. In Japanese, the most common word is 肺 (はい). This guide covers how to talk about lungs in everyday and medical contexts.
Referring to the lungs as a body part, in general or medical contexts.
The standard word for lungs. Used in both everyday and medical contexts.
肺は胸の中にある臓器です。
The lungs are organs inside the chest.
Smoking is bad for the lungs.
A more formal or medical term for lungs, often used in anatomical contexts.
I will explain the function of the lungs.
Talking about conditions affecting the lungs.
Expressing concepts related to breathing deeply or lung function.
Lung capacity; often used in sports or health contexts.
Swimming helps increase lung capacity.
To take a deep breath, filling the lungs.
Expressions where 'lungs' is used metaphorically, often related to shouting or strong voice.
To shout from the bottom of one's lungs; to yell with all one's might.
He shouted from the bottom of his lungs.
In English, we usually say 'lungs' in plural. In Japanese, 肺 (はい) can refer to one or both lungs depending on context. There is no plural form.
肺炎にかからないように気をつけてください。
Please be careful not to catch pneumonia.
肺がんの早期発見が重要です。
Early detection of lung cancer is important.
Take a deep breath, filling your lungs, and exhale slowly.