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毒

doku

Description

「毒」は、体に入ると病気になったり、死んでしまったりする、あぶないもののことです。

"毒" refers to a dangerous substance that can cause illness or death if it enters the body.

ヘビや虫が持っていることもあり、言葉や心をきずつけるものにも「毒」を使います。

"毒" can be something that snakes or insects have, and it is also used for words or feelings that hurt others.

Meanings

毒doku

poison; toxic substance harmful to the body

このキノコには毒があります。

This mushroom is poisonous.

毒doku

something harmful to the mind or body

食べすぎは体に毒だよ。

Eating too much is bad for your health.

毒doku

malice; spiteful, biting quality in words

彼の話には毒がある。

His story is full of venom (malice).

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Notes

  • Nuance

    literal poison, but also common in 体に毒 (bad for you) and 毒がある (biting/sarcastic).

  • Etymology

    single kanji 毒; forms compounds like 中毒 (poisoning) and 消毒 (disinfection).

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