Translation guide
A substance that causes loss of sensation, used in medical procedures. In Japanese, the most common term is 麻酔 (masui), which covers both local and general anaesthesia. The specific drug is often called 麻酔薬 (masuiyaku).
Referring to a drug that causes a reversible loss of consciousness for surgery.
Literally 'whole-body anaesthesia'. This is the standard term for general anaesthesia.
We will administer general anaesthesia before the surgery.
Anaesthetic drug. Can refer to any anaesthetic agent, but context usually clarifies if it's general or local.
Anaesthesia. A broader term that can mean the state or the substance. Often used in compounds.
Referring to a drug that numbs a part of the body without causing loss of consciousness.
Local anaesthesia. The standard medical term.
For dental treatment, we use local anaesthesia.
Regional or partial anaesthesia. Less common than 局所麻酔 but understood.
I had surgery under regional anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic injection. Commonly used in dental or minor surgical contexts.
Referring to an anaesthetic applied to the skin or mucous membrane.
Topical anaesthesia. Used for procedures on the skin or mucous membranes.
I'll apply a topical anaesthetic cream.
Anaesthetic cream. Common in everyday language.
Anaesthetic spray. Often used for throat or minor skin procedures.
I used an anaesthetic spray for my sore throat.
Referring to the medical specialty or the general idea of anaesthesia.
麻酔 (masui) is for loss of sensation, while 鎮痛剤 (chintsūzai) is a painkiller (analgesic). They are different concepts.
麻酔薬が切れると痛みが出ます。
When the anaesthetic wears off, you'll feel pain.
You won't feel anything while the anaesthesia is working.
I'll give you an anaesthetic injection. You'll feel a little prick.
Some people use anaesthetic cream before getting a tattoo.
麻酔学の進歩は目覚ましい。
Advances in anaesthesiology are remarkable.