Japanese Word · Intermediate
神経ガス
nerve gas
Pronunciation: [ɕĩŋke̞ː ɡa̠sɨ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "nerve gas".
Example
「ドイツ軍が使ったという話のある神経瓦斯は、一時性の神経麻痺瓦斯だ。それを嗅いだベルギー兵は、恍惚となって、しばらく何も彼もわからなくなった。 […] 」
“The nerve gas that the Germans are said to have used was a temporary nerve paralysis gas. The Belgian troops who inhaled it fell into a trance and were unable to understand
Practice tips
- Practice 神経ガス out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.