JLPT N1

epidemic; plague; pestilence

Item 166 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 疒 (sickness)

Readings

On'yomiエキ、ヤク

Mnemonic

SICKNESS spreading rapidly—an EPIDEMIC or PLAGUE.

Example Words

疫病 (えきびょう) epidemic; plague
防疫 (ぼうえき) epidemic prevention
免疫 (めんえき) immunity