Translation guide
A medical procedure where medication is injected directly into a muscle. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific medical terms, and understanding the context (clinical vs. everyday) is important.
Referring to the act of injecting medication into a muscle, typically in a clinical setting.
Standard medical term for intramuscular injection. Used by healthcare professionals and in medical contexts.
This medication is administered by intramuscular injection.
Intramuscular injection works faster than subcutaneous injection.
Abbreviation of 筋肉注射, commonly used in medical charts, prescriptions, and among healthcare professionals. More technical and concise.
The prescription says 'IM injection'.
Describing where or how the injection is given, often in patient instructions or explanations.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'to inject into the muscle'. Useful when explaining the procedure to patients or in less technical contexts.
The flu shot is injected into the muscle.
A more formal and anatomically precise term, literally 'intramuscular injection'. Used in medical documents or detailed explanations.
Talking casually about getting a shot, like a vaccine or medication, without medical jargon.
General word for injection or shot. In everyday conversation, context usually makes it clear if it's intramuscular. Often used with verbs like 打つ (うつ) 'to give/receive a shot'.
I got a shot at the hospital yesterday.
筋肉注射 (intramuscular) is into the muscle, while 皮下注射 (ひかちゅうしゃ, subcutaneous) is under the skin. 筋肉注射 is used for faster absorption and larger volumes.
This vaccine is intramuscular, not subcutaneous.
When talking about getting a shot, the verb 打つ (うつ) is commonly used. You can say 注射を打つ (to give/receive an injection). The passive form 打たれる is also used when receiving a shot.
Intramuscular injections are given in the deltoid or gluteus maximus muscles.
注射は痛かったけど、すぐ終わった。
The shot hurt, but it was over quickly.