奇病
Meanings
1
strange disease; rare disease
Refers to an unusual, mysterious, or very rare illness. Often used in medical contexts, news reports, or dramatic descriptions.
There is a rumor that a strange disease is spreading in that village.
He contracted a rare disease as a child and was hospitalized for a long time.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が奇病にかかるfor someone to catch/contract a strange disease
In that village, residents contracted a strange disease one after another.
- 奇病を発症するto develop a strange, unexplained disease
One day, the boy suddenly developed a strange disease.
- 奇病が流行するfor a strange disease to spread/become prevalent
It was reported that a strange disease was spreading in this area.