“Nerve” in Japanese
Short answer
Nerve in Japanese is “神経” (shinkei). Full meaning: nerve; nerves, sensitivity.
Other ways to say “Nerve” in Japanese
肝っ玉
kimottama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
しんけい
shinkei nerve; nerves, sensitivity
度肝
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
胆力
tanryoku courage, nerve, grit
肝ッ玉
kimottama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
肝玉
kimodama guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
神經
shinkei nerve; nerves, sensitivity
心臓
shinzou heart; guts, nerve, cheek, gall, spine; heart (of something), central part
度胸
dokyou courage, bravery, pluck, nerve, grit, guts
しんぞう
shinzou heart; guts, nerve, cheek, gall, spine; heart (of something), central part
ド肝
dogimo guts, pluck, nerve, spirit
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