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VocabJLPT N1
paralysis
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. paralysis
  2. 2. palsy
  3. 3. numbness
  4. 4. standstill
This noun refers to paralysis or numbness, either physical (such as a limb that cannot move) or metaphorical (such as a system that has come to a standstill). It is used in both medical contexts and to describe situations where normal function has broken down completely.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If the paralysis stays like this, what's going to happen to my daily life?

Sentence 2

What on earth could cause paralysis like this?

Sentence 3

In more severe cases, it can progress to paralysis of the respiratory muscles.

Sentence 4

My boss emphasized, "Report any signs of paralysis immediately."

Sentence 5

My legs went numb on the train platform and I couldn't move.