N2
きとく (kitoku)
危篤
critical condition, dying condition
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used in medical contexts to describe a patient who is in an extremely serious condition and is expected to die soon. It often implies a high probability of death.
📝 Example Sentences
祖父が危篤だと病院から連絡があった。
The hospital called to inform us that my grandfather was in critical condition.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "危篤"!
医師は患者が_______状態にあると告げた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 患者の容態が非常に悪く、命の危険がある状態を「危篤」と言います。
English: 「危篤」describes a patient's condition as extremely severe, with their life in danger.
English: 「危篤」describes a patient's condition as extremely severe, with their life in danger.
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