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What does 麻痺 (まひ, mahi) mean?

麻痺 (まひ, mahi) means paralysis, numbness; a state of paralysis, gridlock.

Quick facts
Readingまひ
Romajimahi
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まひ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmahi

paralysis, numbness; a state of paralysis, gridlock

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive paralysis; palsy; stupor
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive numbness; loss of sensation
  3. 3noun · suru verb · intransitive standstill; state of paralysis; inability to take action

Example sentences

  • Traffic fell into a state of paralysis due to the accident.

  • He was left with paralysis in his limbs as an aftereffect.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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