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[ほっ()·()]
hossa
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 発作

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. fit; spasm; attack; seizure

Definition and Synonyms for 発作

Attack a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
Synonyms: アタック, 攻撃, 来襲, 殴り込み, 殴り込む, 発作, 襲撃, 襲来
Convulsion a sudden uncontrollable attack
Synonyms: 発作
Conniption a display of bad temper
Synonyms: ヒステリー, 不機嫌, 激発, 発作, むかっ腹, 腹立ち, 腹立つ

Meanings for each kanji in 発作

» discharge; departure; publish; emit; start from; disclose; counter for gunshots
» make; production; prepare; build

Categories 発作 is a member of

Affliction a cause of great suffering and distress
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Bad Temper a persisting angry mood
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Attack a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
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Sample Sentences for 発作

Do you know John's father died of a heart attack?
Have you ever had a heart attack?
After his heart attack, Jim had to cut down on his sugar intake.
He suffers from sudden fits of coughing.
He died of a heart attack.

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