wound

A wound is an injury or damage to a part of the body, often resulting in a break in the skin or other tissue. It can range from minor cuts to serious injuries that require medical attention. The concept encompasses various types of injuries and harm that cannot always be captured by a single word.

• He sustained a deep wound on his arm during the hike. — 彼はハイキング中に腕に深い傷を負った。
• The doctor examined the patient's wound to determine the extent of the injury. — 医師は患者の傷を調べて、怪我の程度を判断した。

To wound means to cause injury or harm to someone or something. This action can imply various degrees and types of harm that are context-dependent and cannot be fully encapsulated by a single term.

• The soldier was wounded in battle. — その兵士は戦闘で負傷した。
• Accidental wounding can occur during sports activities. — スポーツ活動中に偶発的に負傷することがあります。