Translation guide
In Japanese, the most common word for 'bandage' is 絆創膏 (ばんそうこう), which specifically refers to adhesive bandages like Band-Aids. For rolled gauze or medical bandages, use 包帯 (ほうたい). The general term 包帯 can also cover bandages broadly, but 絆創膏 is the everyday word for small cuts.
The standard word for adhesive bandages. Often used in daily conversation.
Please put on a bandage.
The bandage came off.
The brand name 'Band-Aid' used generically, similar to English. Common in casual speech.
Do you have a Band-Aid?
A common brand name used generically for adhesive bandages, especially in casual contexts.
I'll put a bandage on for you.
A strip of cloth or gauze used to wrap a wound or injury.
Refers to rolled gauze or medical bandages used for wrapping injuries. Not for small adhesive strips.
Please wrap the bandage.
Specifically gauze, often used under a bandage or as a dressing. Not a bandage itself but closely related.
The action of applying a bandage.
包帯 refers to rolled bandages, not the small sticky strips. Using it for a Band-Aid will sound unnatural.
In casual speech, Japanese people often use brand names like バンドエイド or カットバン for adhesive bandages, similar to how 'Band-Aid' is used generically in English.
The doctor wrapped a bandage around my ankle.
You need to change the bandage.
Apply gauze and then wrap the bandage.