Translation guide
Japanese expressions for poisonous gas, from general terms to specific types and contexts.
The most common, general way to refer to any kind of poisonous or toxic gas.
The standard compound word for 'poisonous gas'. Used in news, safety contexts, and everyday conversation.
Poisonous gas was produced by the volcanic eruption.
Literally 'toxic gas'. Slightly more formal or technical than 毒ガス, often used in industrial or scientific contexts.
Names for particular poisonous gases, such as carbon monoxide or sarin.
Expressions used when talking about chemical weapons or poison gas attacks.
Poison gas weapon. Used in discussions of chemical warfare.
How to say 'poisoning' from gas, such as carbon monoxide poisoning.
The poisonous gas alarm went off.
Toxic gas leaked from the factory.
Carbon monoxide. A common poisonous gas from incomplete combustion. Often mentioned in safety warnings.
Be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Sarin, a nerve agent. Known from the Tokyo subway attack. Used in news and historical contexts.
Sarin is a colorless, odorless poisonous gas.
Hydrogen sulfide. Known for its rotten egg smell; toxic in high concentrations. Technical term.
Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs.
The use of poison gas weapons is prohibited by international law.
Chemical weapon. A broader term that includes poison gas. Common in news and political contexts.
That country was accused of using chemical weapons.
Gas poisoning. A general term for poisoning by any gas. Often used for carbon monoxide or natural gas accidents.
He was taken to the hospital with gas poisoning.
Carbon monoxide poisoning. The most common specific type of gas poisoning in daily life.
Let's be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning in winter.
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