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.
この薬の服用量は1日2回です。
The dose of this medicine is twice a day.
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).
彼は厳しい現実の一服を味わった。
He got a dose of harsh 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.
General term for dosage or amount used, common in pharmaceutical contexts.
用量を守ってください。
Please follow the dosage.
Literally 'one time's portion', used for a single dose of medicine.
一回分の薬を飲みました。
I took a dose of medicine.
Medical term for administered dose, used by healthcare professionals.
投与量を調整する必要があります。
The dose needs to be adjusted.
Standard term for radiation dose, used in contexts like X-rays or nuclear exposure.
放射線の線量を測定しました。
We measured the radiation dose.
Specifically refers to the dose of radiation exposure received by a person.
被曝量が安全基準を超えました。
The radiation dose exceeded safety standards.
Literally 'to bathe in', used for receiving a large amount of something like criticism or sunlight.
彼は批判を浴びた。
He received a dose of criticism.