神経

しんけい

Nerve, sensitivity

N3noun·shinkei

How to remember it

神 (spirit) + 経 (path/channel) — the body's signaling pathways.

Example sentences

  • 歯の神経が痛みます。

    はのしんけいがいたみます。

    The nerve in my tooth hurts.

  • 彼は神経が細かい。

    かれはしんけいがこまかい。

    He is overly sensitive to detail.

Usage

Figuratively means sensitivity; 神経が鋭い = highly sensitive/keen.

Related words

神経質感覚精神痛い

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