This is the 1995th most frequent Japanese word.
ガン
"ガン" (gan) can mean "cancer" or refer to a "wild goose," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'ガン' refers to 'cancer,' a medical condition indicating a serious disease.
彼は恐ろしいガンと戦っている。
He is fighting a terrifying cancer.
Here, 'ガン' is used metaphorically to describe something that resembles a tumor or cancer, indicating a problematic or serious issue.
そのガンのような傷に注意が必要です。
You need to be cautious about that wound which resembles a tumor.
In this context, 'ガン' refers to a 'goose,' showing its use as a term for a specific bird species in Japanese.