隔離

This is the 10234th most frequent Japanese word.


隔離

Isolation; quarantine.


In this sentence, '隔離' refers to the act of separating individuals with infectious diseases from others to prevent the spread of the infection.

病院では、感染症の患者を隔離しています。

At hospitals, patients with infectious diseases are isolated.


Here, '隔離' is used to describe a voluntary or necessary isolation from society or interactions, possibly for personal reasons.

彼は自分の部屋に隔離されて、外の世界とは関わりを持っていません。

He is isolated in his room and has no contact with the outside world.


In this example, '隔離' conveys the concept of geographical or cultural isolation leading to unique developments.

この島は隔離されているため、独自の文化が発展しました。

Since this island is isolated, its own unique culture has developed.