Mahi

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麻痺 (Mahi) is a Japanese noun meaning “paralysis, palsy, stupor, numbness”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbparalysis; palsy; stupor
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbnumbness; loss of sensation
  3. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbstandstill; state of paralysis; inability to take action

Examples

  • She is paralyzed in both legs.

  • Too much alcohol paralyzes our perceptive powers.

  • The massive flood paralyzed the local transportation network.

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Kanji in 麻痺

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