中毒
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Noun meaning 'poisoning' or 'intoxication'. Often used in compound words like 『食中毒』 (shokuchūdoku, 'food poisoning').
Theme
User visits a clinic and discusses health concerns with Dr. Tanaka, who explains symptoms related to food poisoning.
中毒
ちゅうどく
poisoning
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine someone accidentally drinking poison and saying, 'I'm in the middle of a toxic situation — 中毒 (chūdoku, 'poisoning')!' 'Chū' sounds like 'chew' and 'doku' like 'toxic' — chewing something toxic leads to poisoning.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『中毒』 (chūdoku, 'poisoning') is often used in medical contexts or warnings, such as food poisoning 『食中毒』 (shokuchūdoku) or drug overdose 『薬物中毒』 (yakubutsu chūdoku). It's a serious term commonly seen in health advisories.
Forms
Base: 中毒Noun meaning 'poisoning' or 'intoxication'. Often used in compound words like 『食中毒』 (shokuchūdoku, 'food poisoning').