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パニック障害 (panikkushougai) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

パニック障しょう害がい

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Meanings

1

A psychiatric condition characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future attacks.

彼かの女じょはパニック障しょう害がいと診

しん

断だん

さ

れ

て

、

治ち

療りょう

を

受う

け

て

いる

。

She was diagnosed with panic disorder and is receiving treatment.

パニック障しょう害がいの症しょう状じょうには、動どう悸きや息いき苦ぐるしさがある。

Symptoms of panic disorder include palpitations and shortness of breath.

Kanji

障hinder, hurt, harm
害harm, injury

Related words

パニック発ほっ作さ
パニック発作 refers to a single panic attack, while パニック障害 is the disorder involving recurrent attacks and related anxiety.
不ふ安あん障しょう害がい
不安障害 is a broader category of anxiety disorders; パニック障害 is one specific type.

Built from

パニック+障しょう害がい

Etymology

Compound of パニック (from English 'panic') and 障害 (disorder, impairment).