A condition characterized by the inability to breathe, resulting from a lack of oxygen or obstruction of the airway, which can lead to unconsciousness or death if not resolved.
A medical emergency caused by physical restrictions to respiration, such as blockage of the throat or impairment of the muscles involved in breathing, often leading to a dangerous accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood.
The physiological state in which the body's oxygen supply is insufficient, leading to distress in breathing and potential loss of consciousness, often caused by drowning, strangulation, or chemical exposure.
Example:
お菓子で赤ちゃんが窒息するところだった。
The condition in which a person loses their ability to breathe due to an obstruction or restriction in the airway, resulting in fatal consequences.
The act of asphyxiation leading to fatality, typically caused by blocking airflow in the throat or lungs.
A life-threatening situation resulting in death when an individual's breathing is completely impeded, often associated with strangulation or choking hazards.
Example:
もちを食べている時にのどに詰まらせて窒息死する老人がたくさんいる。