Translation guide
Breast augmentation refers to cosmetic surgery to increase breast size. In Japanese, the most common term is 豊胸手術, but other expressions exist depending on context.
The medical procedure of breast augmentation, typically using implants or fat transfer.
The standard medical term for breast augmentation surgery. Used in formal and clinical contexts.
彼女は豊胸手術を受けた。
She underwent breast augmentation surgery.
A more colloquial term often used in beauty and cosmetic contexts, literally 'bust-up surgery'.
バストアップ手術を考えています。
I'm considering breast augmentation surgery.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'surgery to make breasts bigger'. Used in casual conversation.
胸を大きくする手術は高額だ。
Surgery to make your breasts bigger is expensive.
Short for 豊胸手術, often used in advertisements or informal writing.
The direct translation '乳房増大' is not commonly used and sounds unnatural. Stick to the terms above.
I booked a consultation for breast augmentation.