Translation guide
ACL refers to the anterior cruciate ligament, a key ligament in the knee. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation or the full medical term.
Referring to the ligament itself in medical or sports contexts.
The English abbreviation is widely understood in Japanese medical and sports contexts.
彼はACLを損傷した。
He injured his ACL.
The full Japanese medical term. Used in formal medical documents or explanations.
前十字靭帯断裂と診断された。
I was diagnosed with an ACL tear.
Talking about an injury to the ACL.
Common phrase for ACL injury.
ACL損傷はスポーツでよく起こる。
ACL injuries often happen in sports.
Specifically means ACL rupture/tear.
前十字靭帯断裂の手術を受けた。
I had surgery for an ACL tear.
Referring to the surgical procedure to repair the ACL.
Standard term for ACL reconstruction surgery.
ACL再建術後のリハビリは大変だ。
Rehab after ACL reconstruction is tough.
Full formal term.
前十字靭帯再建術は内視鏡で行われる。
ACL reconstruction is performed arthroscopically.
In everyday conversation, especially among athletes or in sports medicine, the English abbreviation 'ACL' (pronounced エーシーエル) is very common and often preferred over the full Japanese term.