Translation guide
A mental health condition primarily affecting mood and emotions. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 感情障害, but more specific terms like 気分障害 (mood disorder) are often used in clinical contexts.
Referring to a broad category of mental disorders characterized by emotional disturbances.
Referring to particular conditions like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder.
感情障害 is a broader term that can encompass various emotional disturbances, while 気分障害 specifically refers to mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. In clinical settings, 気分障害 is more precise and commonly used.
The most direct translation, used in both clinical and general contexts. Literally 'emotion disorder'.
彼は感情障害と診断された。
He was diagnosed with an emotional disorder.
Refers specifically to mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. More common in psychiatric contexts.
気分障害の治療には薬物療法が有効です。
Medication is effective for treating mood disorders.
Often used in educational or child psychology contexts, referring to emotional and behavioral disturbances in children.
情緒障害児のための特別支援学級がある。
There are special support classes for children with emotional disorders.
Depression. The most common emotional disorder.
うつ病は早期治療が大切です。
Early treatment is important for depression.
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression.
双極性障害は気分の波が激しい病気です。
Bipolar disorder is an illness with severe mood swings.
Anxiety disorder. Often grouped under emotional disorders.
不安障害には認知行動療法が効果的です。
Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for anxiety disorders.