noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to a burn or scald injury. Often used in medical or formal contexts, while やけど is more common in everyday speech.
See also: やけど
熱湯で手に火傷を負った。
I got a scald on my hand from boiling water.
火傷の治療には冷やすことが大切だ。
Cooling is important for treating burns.