Translation guide
How to express 'dose' in Japanese, covering medicine, radiation, and figurative uses.
A measured amount of medicine taken at one time.
Standard term for a dose of oral medicine. Used in medical contexts and instructions.
A measured amount of radiation absorbed or administered.
An amount of something experienced, often unpleasant or intense.
Used figuratively for a dose of something like reality or hardship. Often with 現実 (reality).
The English word 'dose' is often used figuratively (e.g., 'a dose of reality'). Direct translation as 服用量 or 用量 would sound unnatural in such contexts. Use patterns like 〜の一服 or 〜を浴びる instead.
The dose of this medicine is twice a day.
General term for dosage or amount used, common in pharmaceutical contexts.
Please follow the dosage.
Literally 'one time's portion', used for a single dose of medicine.
I took a dose of medicine.
Medical term for administered dose, used by healthcare professionals.
The dose needs to be adjusted.
Standard term for radiation dose, used in contexts like X-rays or nuclear exposure.
We measured the radiation dose.
Specifically refers to the dose of radiation exposure received by a person.
The radiation dose exceeded safety standards.
He got a dose of harsh reality.
Literally 'to bathe in', used for receiving a large amount of something like criticism or sunlight.
He received a dose of criticism.