熱病
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fever; febrile disease
General term for a fever or any illness characterized by high body temperature. Often used in medical or descriptive contexts.
I was laid up for a week with a fever.
Symptoms of a febrile disease include headache and chills.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が熱病にかかるfor someone to come down with a feverish illness
He came down with a feverish illness while traveling.
- 熱病にうなされるto be delirious with fever
She was delirious with fever all night long.