VocabJLPT N1
influenza
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. influenza
  2. 2. flu
  3. 3. Influenza
The influenza virus or the illness it causes, commonly known as the flu. It is a borrowed word used in medical and everyday contexts, especially during winter when seasonal outbreaks are common.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My head feels so heavy — what if it's the flu?!

Sentence 2

As part of our health management efforts, we are taking thorough precautions against influenza.

Sentence 3

I can't believe I actually got the flu — totally let my guard down!

Sentence 4

At the research meeting, we discussed the transmission routes of influenza.

Sentence 5

My brother asked me, "How long is the incubation period for the flu?"