Translation guide
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a medical term. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by the acronym SIDS or the full translated term. This guide covers how to express the concept in Japanese.
Referring to the syndrome itself in medical or general contexts.
The English acronym SIDS is widely used and understood in Japanese medical and general contexts. It is often written in Latin script.
SIDSの予防についての研究が進んでいる。
Research on the prevention of SIDS is progressing.
Often the full term is given with the acronym in parentheses, or vice versa, for clarity.
乳幼児突然死症候群（SIDS）のリスクを減らすには、仰向けに寝かせることが大切です。
To reduce the risk of SIDS, it is important to put babies to sleep on their backs.
The full Japanese translation of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Used in formal medical documents or explanations.
乳幼児突然死症候群は、原因不明のまま赤ちゃんが亡くなる病気です。
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a condition in which a baby dies of unknown causes.