WORD DETAIL
糖尿病
とうにょうびょう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
糖尿病(とうにょうびょう)is the name for diabetes and is composed of糖,尿, and病. - Basic usage: Use it when discussing topics relating to the condition, such as prevention or regular checkups.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Verbs used with the condition
糖尿病になるmeans developing diabetes.糖尿病を患うmeans having diabetes, with the condition marked byを.

