ワクチン
わくちん
noun
vaccine
1.
vaccine
A biological preparation that provides immunity to a particular infectious disease by stimulating the body's immune system.
インフルエンザのワクチンを打った。
I got the flu vaccine.
ワクチン接種の予約をした。
I made an appointment for vaccination.
子供に定期ワクチンを受けさせる。
I have my children receive their regular vaccinations.
From German 'Vakzin.' Used in Japanese for all types of vaccines.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ワクチンを打つ: to get vaccinated (most common verb)
- ワクチンを受ける: to receive a vaccine (slightly more formal)
- ワクチン接種: vaccination (formal/medical term)
- 定期ワクチン: scheduled vaccines (for children)
- ワクチンの副反応: vaccine side effects
COMMON TYPES IN JAPAN:
- インフルエンザワクチン: flu vaccine
- コロナワクチン: COVID vaccine
- 風疹ワクチン: rubella vaccine
RELATED TERMS:
- 予防接種: vaccination, immunization (formal)
- 注射: injection
- 免疫: immunity