コロナ
Meanings
1
Astronomy term for the sun's corona; also used for similar luminous rings around other celestial bodies.
See also: 光環
During the total solar eclipse, the sun's corona was clearly visible.
2
coronavirus
abbreviation
Abbreviation of コロナウイルス; commonly used in news and everyday speech to refer to the virus.
See also: コロナウイルス
Coronavirus infections are spreading again.
3
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 新型コロナウイルス感染症; often used in contexts like コロナ禍 (the COVID-19 pandemic).
See also: 新型コロナウイルス感染症 · コロナ禍
I canceled my trip because of COVID-19.
Usage patterns
- コロナに感染するto catch/be infected with COVID-19
I got infected with COVID last week and took a week off work.
- コロナが拡大するfor COVID cases to increase/spread
COVID cases are spreading in urban areas.
- コロナが収束するfor the COVID situation to come under control/end
I wish the COVID situation would come under control soon.
- コロナの影響で〈事〉due to the effects of COVID, ...
Because of COVID, I ended up unable to go on the trip.