Translation guide
A condition in infants characterized by prolonged, intense crying or fussiness, often in the evening, without an obvious cause. This guide helps you describe and discuss baby colic in Japanese.
Referring to the medical or general condition of baby colic.
The standard medical term for colic. Can be used for infants and adults, but context usually clarifies.
Baby colic often worsens in the evening.
Explicitly says 'baby's colic', making it clear you are talking about infant colic.
I can't sleep at night because of the baby's colic.
Literally 'night crying'. Often used by parents to describe a baby crying inconsolably at night, which overlaps with colic. Not a medical term, but very common in everyday conversation.
My baby has terrible night crying and I'm at my wit's end.
Loanword from English 'colic'. Sometimes used in parenting contexts or by doctors familiar with English terminology, but less common than native terms.
I'm researching the symptoms of colic.
Talking about the crying, fussiness, or discomfort associated with colic.
Means 'to cry intensely'. A straightforward way to describe the main symptom.
The baby keeps crying intensely for no reason.
A very common verb meaning 'to be fussy/grumpy' (for babies). Describes the colicky behavior well.
Means 'stomach is bloated/distended'. Often associated with colic due to gas.
Describes the typical posture of a colicky baby: pulling legs up toward the belly while crying.
Phrases to use when consulting a pediatrician or talking about treatment.
Pattern meaning 'I'd like to consult because it might be...'. Useful for bringing up the possibility of colic.
I'd like to consult you because it might be colic.
General phrase for 'What should I do?'. Can be combined with symptom description.
Means 'treatment method'. Can be used to ask about remedies.
While 疝痛 is the medical term, in casual conversation parents often just describe the symptoms (crying, fussiness) rather than using the diagnosis. Using 夜泣き or ぐずる may sound more natural in everyday talk.
If you are at a doctor's office, 疝痛 is perfectly understood. With other parents, 夜泣き is more relatable. Adjust based on the situation.
夕方になるとぐずり始める。
He starts getting fussy in the evening.
The baby's stomach seems bloated because of colic.
The baby crying with legs pulled up might be a sign of colic.
The night crying is severe; what should I do?
赤ちゃんの疝痛の治療法はありますか？
Is there a treatment for baby colic?