動脈（どうみゃく）
JLPT N3 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: artery
Example sentences
- 動脈は心臓から血を送る。 — Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
- 動脈がつまると危険だ。 — It's dangerous when an artery gets blocked.
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