濃厚接触
nōkō sesshokunoun★Intermediate— close contact
🏥Medicine
technical
Close physical contact, often used in medical or epidemiological contexts to describe interactions that may transmit infectious diseases.
濃厚接触者は自宅待機が必要です。
Close contacts must stay home.
新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大を防ぐため、濃厚接触を避けることが重要です。
Avoiding close contact is crucial to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Often used in public health guidelines and medical advice.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Medical Context
This term is often used in guidelines for preventing disease transmission.
⚡Gold Rule
Public Health Usage
In public health, this term refers to interactions that pose a high risk of disease transmission.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 濃厚 (nōkō, meaning 'dense' or 'intense') and 接触 (sesshoku, meaning 'contact').
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in medical and public health contexts, especially during infectious disease outbreaks.
Word Breakdown
濃厚
dense, intense
root接触
contact
root和英辞典