Translation guide
A mental health condition involving obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance. In Japanese, the clinical term is used, but everyday expressions may describe the behavior or feelings.
The formal medical diagnosis
Standard clinical term for body dysmorphic disorder.
He was diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder.
Older or less formal term, sometimes used in general contexts.
We discussed the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder.
Explaining the experience without clinical terms
Literally 'to be excessively fixated on one's appearance'. Natural way to describe the behavior.
She is excessively fixated on her appearance.
Means 'to worry too much about perceived flaws in appearance'.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers may describe the behavior rather than use the clinical term. Phrases like 外見を気にしすぎる (worrying too much about appearance) are more common.
He worries too much about his perceived flaws.