Translation guide
In Japan, regular health checkups are a common part of life, often provided by employers or local governments. This guide covers how to talk about getting a checkup, the different types, and related expressions.
Referring to a routine medical examination to assess overall health.
The standard term for a health checkup, often used for annual exams at work or school.
来月、会社の健康診断があります。
I have a company health checkup next month.
健康診断の結果はいつ届きますか。
When will the results of the health checkup arrive?
A more casual term, often used for quick or informal health checks, like those at a pharmacy or event.
薬局で無料の健康チェックを受けた。
I got a free health check at the pharmacy.
Often used for specific screenings (e.g., cancer screening), but can refer to a checkup in context.
定期的に検診を受けることが大切です。
It's important to get regular checkups.
Referring to a thorough, often day-long or overnight health examination with many tests.
A comprehensive health checkup package, usually done at a hospital or clinic, often including advanced tests like endoscopy or CT scans.
今年は人間ドックを受ける予定です。
I plan to have a comprehensive health checkup this year.
人間ドックの費用は保険がききません。
Health insurance doesn't cover the cost of a human dock.
Literally 'comprehensive health checkup', a more formal term sometimes used interchangeably with 人間ドック.
総合健康診断の予約を取った。
I made an appointment for a comprehensive health checkup.
Referring to a checkup focused on a particular disease or condition, like cancer or lifestyle diseases.
Cancer screening. Often used for specific types like 肺がん検診 (lung cancer screening).
市のがん検診は無料です。
The city's cancer screening is free.
Specific health checkup for metabolic syndrome, part of Japan's national health program.
40歳以上は特定健診を受けなければなりません。
People over 40 must undergo a specific health checkup.
How to say 'to get/have a health checkup' in Japanese.
The most common verb phrase. 受ける means 'to receive' or 'undergo'.
毎年健康診断を受けています。
I get a health checkup every year.
Literally 'go to a human dock', a natural way to say you're going for a comprehensive checkup.
来週、人間ドックに行ってきます。
I'm going for a comprehensive checkup next week.
健康診断 is a basic health checkup, often mandatory at workplaces. 人間ドック is an optional, comprehensive package with more advanced tests, usually at your own expense.
In Japan, annual health checkups are often provided by employers or local governments. It's common to hear phrases like 会社の健康診断 (company health checkup) or 市の検診 (city screening).
昨日、健康診断を受けました。
I had a health checkup yesterday.
会社は全従業員に年に一度の健康診断を義務付けています。
The company requires all employees to get an annual health checkup.