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Meaning of 上気道(じょうきどう) in Japanese

上気道
Kana Reading
じょうきどう
Romaji
jōkidō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    upper respiratory tract; upper airway

Examples of 上気道, じょうきどう in a sentence

  • あお向け寝ると、ノドチンコがノドの下がるため、上気道が塞がりすくなります。

    If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.



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