臓器

• Reading: ぞうき
• Romaji: zouki
• Kanji breakdown: 臓 (zou) — internal organ; 器 (ki) — vessel, instrument, organ
• Pronunciation: /zoː.ki/

Meaning

Internal organs; viscera. The organs inside the body such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

A noun used in medical and biological contexts. Commonly paired with 移植 to form 臓器移植 (organ transplant). Also appears in 臓器提供 (organ donation) and 内臓 (internal organs, more casual). Important in health education and medical discussions.

Examples

1. 臓器移植は多くの命を救っている。 Organ transplants are saving many lives.
2. 健康診断で臓器の状態を調べた。 They checked the condition of my organs during the medical exam.
3. 臓器提供の意思をカードに書いておいた。 I wrote my wishes for organ donation on a donor card.

Usage Guide

Context: health, biology, medical ethics

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 臓 (zou, internal organ) and 器 (ki, vessel/instrument). Literally 'organ vessels,' referring to the functional containers within the body.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal