Translation guide
A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood; often called 'bad cholesterol'.
The formal biochemical term for LDL.
Standard Japanese translation of 'low-density lipoprotein'. Used in medical and scientific contexts.
The everyday term used in health contexts, often contrasted with HDL.
In Japanese health contexts, LDL is commonly called 悪玉コレステロール (bad cholesterol) and HDL is 善玉コレステロール (good cholesterol). The abbreviations LDL and HDL are also used and understood.
When speaking with a doctor or reading health materials, you can simply say 'LDL' (pronounced エルディーエル). It is widely recognized.
Low-density lipoprotein transports cholesterol.
Alternative translation, less common but still used in some academic texts.
High blood levels of low-density lipoprotein increase the risk of arteriosclerosis.
Literally 'bad cholesterol'. This is the most common way to refer to LDL in everyday conversation and health checkups.
I was told at my health checkup that my bad cholesterol is high.
I'm trying to eat a diet that lowers bad cholesterol.
The abbreviation 'LDL' is widely understood in Japan, especially in medical contexts or health articles.
The standard value for LDL cholesterol is less than 140 mg/dL.