Translation guide
The auditory nerve is the nerve that carries sound information from the inner ear to the brain. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 聴神経 (ちょうしんけい), but related anatomical terms exist.
聴神経
auditory nerve
Referring to the cranial nerve that transmits auditory signals.
Standard anatomical term for the auditory nerve. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
聴神経に腫瘍が見つかりました。
A tumor was found on the auditory nerve.
Refers to the eighth cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve), which includes the auditory nerve. Used in technical medical contexts.
第8脳神経は聴神経と前庭神経からなります。
The eighth cranial nerve consists of the auditory nerve and the vestibular nerve.
Literally 'inner ear nerve', sometimes used interchangeably with 聴神経, but can also include the vestibular nerve.
内耳神経は聴覚と平衡感覚に関わります。
The inner ear nerve is involved in hearing and balance.