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.
手術の前に全身麻酔をかけます。
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.
麻酔薬が切れると痛みが出ます。
When the anaesthetic wears off, you'll feel pain.
Anaesthesia. A broader term that can mean the state or the substance. Often used in compounds.
麻酔が効いている間は何も感じません。
You won't feel anything while the anaesthesia is working.
Referring to a drug that numbs a part of the body without causing loss of consciousness.
Local anaesthesia. The standard medical term.
歯の治療では局所麻酔を使います。
For dental treatment, we use local anaesthesia.
Regional or partial anaesthesia. Less common than 局所麻酔 but understood.
部分麻酔で手術を受けました。
I had surgery under regional anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic injection. Commonly used in dental or minor surgical contexts.
麻酔の注射をします。少しチクッとします。
I'll give you an anaesthetic injection. You'll feel a little prick.
Referring to an anaesthetic applied to the skin or mucous membrane.
Topical anaesthesia. Used for procedures on the skin or mucous membranes.
表面麻酔のクリームを塗ります。
I'll apply a topical anaesthetic cream.
Anaesthetic cream. Common in everyday language.
刺青を入れる前に麻酔クリームを使う人もいます。
Some people use anaesthetic cream before getting a tattoo.
Anaesthetic spray. Often used for throat or minor skin procedures.
のどの痛みに麻酔スプレーを使いました。
I used an anaesthetic spray for my sore throat.
Referring to the medical specialty or the general idea of anaesthesia.
Department of anaesthesiology. Used in hospitals.
彼は麻酔科の医師です。
He is an anaesthesiologist.
Anaesthesiology as an academic field.
麻酔 (masui) is for loss of sensation, while 鎮痛剤 (chintsūzai) is a painkiller (analgesic). They are different concepts.
麻酔学の進歩は目覚ましい。
Advances in anaesthesiology are remarkable.