感電（かんでん、kandeん）
- electric shock

The Japanese word 感電, pronounced かんでん (kanden), directly translates to "electrocution" or "electric shock" in English. It refers to the physiological effects caused by the passage of electric current through the body. This can range from a mild tingling sensation to severe burns, cardiac arrest, and even death. The severity of 感電 depends on factors like the voltage, current, duration of exposure, and the path of the current through the body. The word implies a sudden and dangerous exposure to electricity.

⚫︎ 彼は漏電した電気コードに触れて、感電］した。 Translation: He touched a leaking electrical cord and got electrocuted. ⚫︎ 工事現場で作業員が感電］事故に遭った。 Translation: A worker was involved in an electrocution accident at the construction site. ⚫︎ 落雷で感電］する危険性がある。 Translation: There is a risk of getting electrocuted by a lightning strike.

This word is used in situations where there is an exposure to electricity that results in an electrical shock. It is often used in news reports, safety briefings, or discussions about electrical hazards. It is appropriate in a variety of contexts, from informal conversations to formal presentations. When speaking about an event that has already occurred, you can use the past tense of the verb.

感電 is primarily written using the kanji 感 (kan - feeling, sensation) and 電 (den - electricity). The hiragana reading かんでん is used for pronunciation. There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana (送りがな) is not optional.

While there aren't direct synonyms for 感電 itself, which is a noun, related terms include: ⚫︎ 電気ショック (denki shokku) - electric shock (this is closer to the sensation than the noun 感電) ⚫︎ 触電 (shokuden) - contact with electricity ⚫︎ 被曝 (hibaku) - exposure (to electrical current), but this term often implies greater harm in other contexts.

There aren't direct antonyms for 感電 since it refers to a specific event. However, safety terms and phrases related to electrical safety can be considered opposites in the context of avoiding electrocution: ⚫︎ 絶縁 (zetsuen) - insulation ⚫︎ 安全 (anzen) - safety ⚫︎ 保護 (hogo) - protection

濡れた手で電気製品を触ると、感電］する恐れがあります。 ・Translation: There is a risk of electrocution if you touch electrical appliances with wet hands. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates a common safety warning about the dangers of electricity.

高圧線に近づくと、感電］の危険がありますので、注意してください。 ・Translation: Please be careful because there is a risk of electrocution if you approach high-voltage power lines. ・Explanation: This sentence stresses the importance of staying away from potential electrical hazards.

The word 感電 is formed from the combination of 感 (kan - feeling, sensation) and 電 (den - electricity). The meaning likely derives from the physical sensation experienced upon receiving an electric shock. The feeling of the electric current running through the body is the "feeling" combined with "electricity."