カンフル注ちゅう射しゃ

noun

camphor injection (historical cardiotonic)

Historical medical term; a camphor-based injection used as a heart stimulant in Japan until the late 1950s. Now primarily encountered in historical or medical contexts.

• 1950年ねん代だいまで、カンフル注ちゅう射しゃは強きょう心しん剤ざいとして使つかわれていた。

  Until the 1950s, camphor injections were used as a cardiotonic.

noun

shot in the arm; stimulus; impetus

Figurative use derived from the historical medical injection; refers to something that provides a sudden boost, encouragement, or revitalization, often in economic, organizational, or motivational contexts.

• 新あらたな投とう資しが地じ元もと経けい済ざいへのカンフル注ちゅう射しゃとなった。

  The new investment was a shot in the arm for the local economy.

• 彼かれの励はげましの言こと葉ばがチームにカンフル注ちゅう射しゃのような効こう果かをもたらした。

  His words of encouragement gave the team a shot in the arm.