Translation guide
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) in Japanese is most commonly referred to by the borrowed term ボーダーライン・パーソナリティ障害 or its abbreviation BPD. In casual contexts, ボーダー is often used. This guide covers how to talk about the condition, its symptoms, and related expressions in Japanese.
Referring to Borderline Personality Disorder as a diagnosis or condition.
This is the standard formal term used in clinical settings and official documents.
彼女は境界性パーソナリティ障害と診断された。
She was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
The English abbreviation is widely understood in medical and psychological contexts in Japan.
BPDの治療法について調べている。
I'm researching treatments for BPD.
An older term that is still sometimes encountered, but 'パーソナリティ障害' is now preferred.
境界性人格障害は以前の呼び名です。
Borderline personality disorder is the former name.
A colloquial abbreviation. Be cautious as it can be used pejoratively or to label someone.
Can be stigmatizing; avoid in formal or respectful conversation.
あの人はボーダーっぽいよね。
That person seems kind of borderline, don't you think?
Describing common symptoms or traits associated with BPD.
Refers to emotional instability, a core feature of BPD.
BPDの特徴の一つは感情の不安定さです。
One characteristic of BPD is emotional instability.
Fear of abandonment, a key symptom.
見捨てられ不安が強いと、人間関係が不安定になりやすい。
When fear of abandonment is strong, relationships tend to become unstable.
Impulsive behavior, such as reckless spending or substance abuse.
衝動的な行動を抑えるのが難しい。
It's hard to control impulsive behavior.
Unstable self-image or sense of identity.
自己像の不安定さから、自分のことがわからなくなる。
Because of an unstable self-image, I lose sight of who I am.
Discussing therapy, medication, or support for BPD.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a common treatment for BPD.
BPDの治療には弁証法的行動療法が効果的です。
Dialectical behavior therapy is effective for treating BPD.
Abbreviation for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, commonly used in professional contexts.
DBTはスキルトレーニングを含みます。
DBT includes skills training.
Family support, often crucial for recovery.
家族のサポートが回復に大きく影響する。
Family support greatly influences recovery.
The term ボーダー is often used in casual conversation but can be highly stigmatizing. It may be used to dismiss someone's emotions or behavior. In respectful or clinical contexts, always use 境界性パーソナリティ障害 or BPD.
「あの子はボーダーだから」と言うのは避けるべきです。
You should avoid saying 'That kid is borderline.'
In Japanese medical and psychological communities, English abbreviations like BPD and DBT are commonly used and understood. They can be used in both spoken and written contexts without explanation among professionals.
Counseling or therapy in general.
定期的なカウンセリングを受けている。
I'm receiving regular counseling.