Translation guide
The medical condition of swollen veins in the anal area. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is 痔 (じ). More specific terms exist for internal vs. external hemorrhoids, and colloquial expressions are used in everyday speech.
The medical condition in general, suitable for most contexts.
The standard, neutral term for hemorrhoids. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
I'm receiving treatment for hemorrhoids.
People prone to hemorrhoids should eat more fiber.
A more formal or medical term for hemorrhoidal disease. Often used in written contexts.
If your hemorrhoid symptoms worsen, please consult a doctor.
Hemorrhoids located inside the rectum.
Hemorrhoids located under the skin around the anus.
Hemorrhoids that cause bleeding, often noticed on toilet paper.
Refers to an anal fissure, but often used colloquially for bleeding hemorrhoids or any condition causing anal bleeding.
I had bleeding hemorrhoids and there was blood on the toilet paper.
More descriptive phrase meaning 'bleeding hemorrhoids'. Used when you need to be specific.
Hemorrhoids that protrude from the anus.
Medical term for prolapse of the anus or rectum, commonly used for prolapsed hemorrhoids.
If the prolapsed hemorrhoids become severe, surgery may be necessary.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'hemorrhoids prolapse'. Used in both medical and everyday explanations.
The English word 'piles' is sometimes translated literally as 積み重ね (つみかさね), but this does not mean hemorrhoids. Use 痔 (じ) or いぼ痔 (いぼじ) instead.
In polite conversation, people may avoid direct terms and say お尻の病気 (おしりのびょうき, 'illness of the bottom') or simply 痔の症状 (じのしょうじょう, 'symptoms of hemorrhoids').
I got hemorrhoids and it hurts to sit.
I have an external hemorrhoid and it really hurts.
If you have bleeding hemorrhoids, please see a doctor soon.
If the hemorrhoids prolapse and won't go back in, go to the hospital immediately.