(のうは)

のうは
noun
brain waves
1. brain waves, brainwaves
The electrical signals produced by the brain, measurable through electroencephalography (EEG). Used in medical, scientific, and popular contexts.
脳波(のうは)測定(そくてい)する。
To measure brain waves.
睡眠中(すいみんちゅう)脳波(のうは)のパターンを調(しら)べた。
We examined brain wave patterns during sleep.
脳波(のうは)検査(けんさ)結果(けっか)異常(いじょう)()つからなかった。
The brain wave test results showed no abnormalities.

USAGE:
Used in medical contexts (脳波(のうは)検査(けんさ) — EEG test) as well as popular science and technology discussions. Also appears in casual contexts related to brain-computer interfaces and neuroscience topics.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 脳波(のうは)検査(けんさ) (EEG test, brain wave test)
  • 脳波(のうは)測定(そくてい)する (to measure brain waves)
  • 脳波(のうは)のパターン (brain wave pattern)
  • アルファ() (alpha waves)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (のう): brain — the organ itself
  • 脳波(のうは): brain waves — the electrical signals it produces