Translation guide
How to express the concept of 'addict' in Japanese, focusing on describing someone addicted to substances, activities, or habits.
gambling addict
coffee addict (self-described)
Used as a noun phrase; add です for politeness.
Referring to someone with a substance addiction, often in medical or serious contexts.
General term for an addict, especially for drugs or alcohol. Can be used in formal and medical contexts.
He is a drug addict.
Medical term for a person with an addiction disorder. More clinical than 中毒者.
Slang term for a drug addict, borrowed from English 'junkie'. Often used informally.
Describing someone who is obsessed with or cannot stop doing a particular activity.
Suffix meaning 'addiction to ~'. Attach to the object of addiction. Common for gambling, games, internet, etc.
He is a gambling addict.
Smartphone addicts among young people are increasing.
More clinical term for addiction to a substance or behavior. Often used in medical contexts.
Borrowed from English 'mania', meaning an enthusiast or fanatic. Less severe than addiction, but can imply obsession.
Calling oneself an addict in a light-hearted, positive way to show passion for something.
The English word 'addict' is often translated as 中毒者, but in casual conversation, Japanese speakers more commonly use the pattern 〜中毒 (addiction to ~) to describe someone. Saying 彼は中毒者だ without context sounds unnatural; specify the type of addiction.
He is a drug addict.
中毒 (ちゅうどく) is a broader term for poisoning or addiction, often used in everyday language. 依存症 (いぞんしょう) is a clinical term for dependence syndrome, used in medical contexts. For serious addictions, 依存症 is more precise.
He's been an addict for years.
Context would clarify the type of addiction.
She's a total chocoholic.
He is receiving treatment as an alcohol addict.
There are many junkies in that area.
Treatment for game addiction is necessary.
He is a train maniac (addict).
He is an anime addict/otaku.