VocabJLPT N2
lung
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. lung
  2. 2. Lung
The organ in the body responsible for breathing, known in English as the lungs. It is used in medical and anatomical contexts, and also appears in compound words related to lung diseases or respiratory health.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If regret were smoke, my lungs would be pitch black by now.

Sentence 2

"That cough — has it gotten into your lungs?"

Sentence 3

"Doctor, does a lung exam hurt?"

Sentence 4

During the press briefing, I answered carefully regarding the effects on the lungs.

Sentence 5

I sprinted up the station stairs and now my lungs are burning!