Translation guide
BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), commonly known as mad cow disease. This entry covers how to refer to the disease in Japanese, including formal, news, and conversational contexts.
To refer to BSE in formal, medical, or official contexts.
The formal Japanese name for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Used in government documents, news reports, and medical contexts.
牛海綿状脳症の発生が確認された。
An outbreak of BSE was confirmed.
The English acronym is widely understood in Japanese, especially in news and scientific contexts. Often used alongside the Japanese term.
BSEの検査が行われた。
BSE testing was conducted.
To refer to BSE in everyday conversation or less formal contexts.
Literally 'mad cow disease'. This is the common, widely understood term used in media and daily conversation.
狂牛病のニュースを聞いた。
I heard the news about mad cow disease.