Translation guide
In Japanese, 'aftereffect' is commonly expressed with words like 後遺症 for medical or lasting consequences, 余波 for ripple effects, and 影響 for general influence. The choice depends on whether the effect is physical, psychological, or situational.
To refer to a persistent condition resulting from an illness, injury, or traumatic event.
The standard term for medical aftereffects or sequelae. Often used for long-term effects of diseases or accidents.
I am suffering from the aftereffects of a traffic accident.
My sense of taste hasn't returned due to the aftereffects of COVID.
A legal/medical term for residual disability or impairment, often used in insurance or compensation contexts.
I received a certification of residual disability grade.
To describe the indirect consequences or lingering impact of a significant event, such as a scandal, disaster, or major change.
Literally 'afterwaves', used for the ripple effects or aftermath of an event, often in news or social contexts.
Stock prices fell due to the aftermath of the scandal.
Heavy rain continues as an aftereffect of the typhoon.
A general word for influence or effect. When used with time-related modifiers, it can convey 'aftereffect'.
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-medical lingering effects, but 余波 is more natural for events.
To refer to an unintended consequence, especially of a drug, treatment, or action.
To express a persistent emotional or mental state following an experience.
The lingering impression or emotional aftereffect, often of a beautiful or profound experience.
I'm basking in the aftereffect of the movie.
Literally 'aftertaste', used metaphorically for the lingering feeling (often negative) after an event.
後遺症 is for physical/medical aftereffects or metaphorical lasting damage. 余波 is for ripple effects of events, often in news. Using 後遺症 for a scandal sounds overly dramatic; 余波 is more natural.
He resigned due to the aftermath of the scandal.
The English 'aftereffect' is often translated directly as 後効果 (こうこうか), but this is not a standard Japanese word. Use the appropriate term based on context.
その決定の影響は長く続いた。
The aftereffects of that decision lasted a long time.
The aftereffects of the war remain in society.
急激な改革の反動で混乱が起きた。
The aftereffect of the rapid reforms caused chaos.
彼の言葉に嫌な後味が残った。
His words left a bad aftereffect.