Translation guide
A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In Japanese, the medical term is 淋病 (りんびょう), but in everyday conversation, the English loanword ゴノレア is also used, especially in clinical or educational contexts.
Referring to the disease gonorrhoea in a medical or formal context.
Standard medical term for gonorrhoea. Used in clinical settings, official documents, and formal discussions.
Loanword from English, commonly used in casual conversation, health education, and by younger speakers. Less formal than 淋病.
ゴノレアの症状が出たら、すぐに病院に行ってください。
If you have symptoms of gonorrhoea, please go to the hospital immediately.
淋病 is the traditional medical term and is widely understood. ゴノレア is a more recent loanword that is gaining popularity, especially among younger generations and in health campaigns. In formal medical writing, 淋病 is preferred.
淋病は性感染症の一つです。
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection.
淋病の治療には抗生物質が使われます。
Antibiotics are used to treat gonorrhoea.