Translation guide
Describes a patient's state when they are severely ill or injured and their life is in danger. In Japanese, this is expressed with set phrases rather than a single word equivalent.
He is in critical condition.
Standard phrasing for news or general statements.
To say that a patient is in a critical, life-threatening condition, often used in news or medical contexts.
Standard term used in news reports and medical contexts to indicate a patient is in critical condition, often with life-threatening injuries or illness.
He is in critical condition after the accident.
Specifically means 'critically ill and near death,' often used when death is imminent. More serious than 重体.
My grandfather is in critical condition (near death).
Medical term for 'serious' or 'critical' condition, often used in clinical settings. Similar to 重体 but more technical.
The patient is in critical condition.
重体 (じゅうたい) is the general term for 'critical condition' used in news and everyday contexts. 危篤 (きとく) implies the patient is near death and is often used when family is called to the bedside. 危篤 is more grave and less commonly used in casual conversation.
Three people are in critical condition due to the accident.
We were informed by the doctor that he is in critical condition (near death).
Do not translate 'critical condition' word-for-word as 批判的な状態 (ひはんてきなじょうたい) or 危機的な状態 (ききてきなじょうたい). These would mean 'a state of being critical/judgmental' or 'a state of crisis,' not a medical emergency. Use the set phrases above.