Lexical entry

ギプス

gipusu

A plaster cast used to immobilize an injured limb; also gypsum or plaster of Paris in some uses.

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoAbbreviationSource UncertainSource: German

Meaning

Most commonly refers to a plaster cast applied to support or immobilize a broken or injured body part. In a separate sense, it can also refer to gypsum or plaster of Paris.

medical cast
gypsum material
plaster of Paris

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アクリル

A synthetic material or fiber.

アスピリン

A common pain reliever and fever reducer.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, possible-abbreviation, jlpt-uncertain, related-candidate-uncertain
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