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疱瘡

Readings

Kana: ほうそう、いもがさ、いもかさ
Romaji: housou, imogasa, imokasa
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

smallpox; variola

Note: colloquialism
See also: 痘瘡
2

pockmark; pock

Kanji

Readings: ホウ、 もがさ
Meanings: smallpox, blister
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 かさ
Meanings: wound, boil, syphilis

Example Sentences

その()水疱瘡(みずぼうそう)症状(しょうじょう)がある。
➥The child has a case of chicken pox.
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みずぼうそうは子供(こども)たちにとってかゆい迷惑(めいわく)なものだ。
➥Chicken pox is an itchy nuisance for kids.
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