Translation guide
A substance that reduces inflammation. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the medical term 抗炎症薬 (こうえんしょうやく) or the more general 消炎剤 (しょうえんざい).
A drug or substance used to reduce inflammation in a medical context.
Standard medical term for anti-inflammatory drug/agent. Used in clinical and pharmaceutical contexts.
この抗炎症薬は関節炎の痛みを和らげます。
This anti-inflammatory agent relieves arthritis pain.
General term for an anti-inflammatory agent, often used in over-the-counter contexts. Slightly less formal than 抗炎症薬.
この軟膏には消炎剤が含まれています。
This ointment contains an anti-inflammatory agent.
Synonym for 抗炎症薬, used interchangeably in medical writing.
新しい抗炎症剤が開発されました。
A new anti-inflammatory agent has been developed.
Literally 'inflammation-suppressing drug'. Used in some medical literature but less common than 抗炎症薬.
炎症抑制薬の副作用に注意してください。
Be aware of the side effects of anti-inflammatory agents.
A natural substance or food with anti-inflammatory properties, often used in wellness contexts.
Phrase meaning 'ingredient with anti-inflammatory action'. Common in health food and supplement descriptions.
ウコンには抗炎症作用のある成分が含まれています。
Turmeric contains ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties.
Descriptive phrase: 'substance that suppresses inflammation'. Used in general explanations.
緑茶に含まれるカテキンは炎症を抑える物質です。
Catechins in green tea are substances that suppress inflammation.
Short for 'anti-inflammatory component'. Often seen on product labels.
この化粧水には消炎成分が配合されています。
This lotion contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.
抗炎症薬 (こうえんしょうやく) is the precise medical term for anti-inflammatory drugs, while 消炎剤 (しょうえんざい) is a broader term that can include non-drug agents. In everyday contexts, 消炎剤 is often used for over-the-counter creams and patches.
When talking about foods or herbs, use phrases like 抗炎症作用がある (こうえんしょうさようがある, 'has anti-inflammatory action') or 炎症を抑える (えんしょうをおさえる, 'suppresses inflammation') rather than directly translating 'agent'.