Translation guide
Dextrose is a simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its chemical name ブドウ糖 (budōtō) or the loanword デキストロース (dekisutorōsu). The choice depends on context: everyday health and nutrition contexts favor ブドウ糖, while scientific, medical, or food industry contexts may use デキストロース.
Referring to dextrose as a type of sugar, often in the context of food, drinks, or quick energy.
The standard Japanese term for glucose/dextrose, used in nutrition facts, health contexts, and everyday language. Literally 'grape sugar'.
This sports drink contains dextrose.
The term 'glucose' is often used interchangeably with dextrose in scientific contexts. More common in biochemistry.
Referring to dextrose solutions used intravenously or for treating low blood sugar.
Referring to dextrose used in processed foods as a sweetener, preservative, or texture agent.
ブドウ糖 is the everyday term for dextrose/glucose, used in nutrition and common speech. デキストロース is a direct loanword used in technical, medical, and industrial contexts. グルコース is the biochemical term for glucose, often used in scientific literature. In many cases, they refer to the same molecule, but ブドウ糖 is the safest choice for general use.
If you're talking about sugar for energy or in food, use ブドウ糖. For medical or scientific discussions, デキストロース or グルコース may be more precise. When in doubt, ブドウ糖 is widely understood.
When you're tired, it's good to take some dextrose.
Loanword from English 'dextrose'. Used in scientific, medical, or food industry contexts, and sometimes on product labels.
Dextrose has the same chemical formula as glucose.
Blood sugar level refers to the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Dextrose infusion is used to treat dehydration.
Also used on labels, especially for imported or specialty products.
This protein bar has dextrose added.