“Emaciation” in Japanese
Short answer
Emaciation in Japanese is “羸痩” (ruisou). Full meaning: emaciation, severe weight loss.
Other ways to say “Emaciation” in Japanese
窶れ
yatsure emaciation, gauntness, haggardness
憔悴
shousui haggardness, emaciation, wasting away, being tired out, being worn out, exhaustion
衰え
otoroe weakening, emaciation, decline
痩せ肉
yasejishi emaciation, emaciated body; emaciated
しょうすい
shousui haggardness, emaciation, wasting away, being tired out, being worn out, exhaustion
るい痩
ruisou emaciation, severe weight loss
やつれ
yatsure emaciation, gauntness, haggardness
おとろえ
otoroe weakening, emaciation, decline
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