有毒
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes substances, gases, or organisms that are harmful or lethal when ingested, inhaled, or touched. Used both as a noun and adjectivally (な or の).
This mushroom is poisonous, so you can't eat it.
Toxic gas has been released, so please evacuate.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉は有毒だ~ is poisonous/toxic
This mushroom is poisonous.
- 有毒な〈物〉poisonous ~
Toxic substances leaked out from the factory.
- 〈場所〉で有毒ガスが発生するtoxic gas is generated at ~
Toxic gas was released at that construction site.