麻痺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The noun and する verb 麻痺 (まひ) denotes bodily paralysis and figuratively a system being brought to a standstill.
• Basic usage: Medicine speaks of 手足の麻痺, while disruption can make 交通網が麻痺する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Physical paralysis and system shutdown
  • Context distinguishes a medical condition from a figurative failure of a social system to function.