器官
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Base noun form. Refers to a bodily organ or a functional instrument. Use in contexts like 『心臓は重要な器官です』 (shinzou wa juuyou na kikan desu, 'The heart is an important organ').
Theme
During a biology class, User asks their teacher Dr. Tanaka about the functions of different organs in the human body.
器官
きかん
organ (of body, instrument)
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of an 'organ' in your body — it's a key part like a 'key organ' → 器官 (kikan, 'organ'). 'Kikan' sounds like 'key can' — a key can function as an organ!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『器官』 (kikan, 'organ') is used in medical and biological contexts to refer to body parts like the heart or liver. It can also mean an instrument or tool in broader terms, but the body organ sense is most common in everyday language.
Forms
Base: 器官Base noun form. Refers to a bodily organ or a functional instrument. Use in contexts like 『心臓は重要な器官です』 (shinzou wa juuyou na kikan desu, 'The heart is an important organ').