Translation guide
The English word "irradiation" refers to the process of exposing something to radiation. In Japanese, the translation depends on the context: whether it's about medical treatment, food sterilization, physics, or simply shining light on something.
Exposing a part of the body to radiation for therapeutic purposes, such as cancer treatment.
The standard term for radiotherapy or radiation therapy. Often used in medical contexts.
He is undergoing radiation therapy for cancer.
General term for irradiation, often used in medical or technical contexts to mean exposing to radiation or light.
Irradiate the affected area with radiation.
Exposing food to ionizing radiation to kill bacteria and extend shelf life.
The process of exposing an object or material to any form of radiation, such as light, X-rays, or particle beams.
The most common and versatile term for irradiation in scientific and technical contexts.
The sample was irradiated with ultraviolet light.
Means 'radiation' or 'emission', but can be used in compound verbs like 放射する to mean 'to irradiate' or 'to emit radiation'. Less common for the process itself.
Shining light on something, often in photography, art, or everyday situations.
照射 is a general term for irradiation with any kind of radiation or light. 放射線治療 specifically refers to medical radiation therapy. Use 照射 for technical descriptions, and 放射線治療 when talking about cancer treatment.
The English word 'irradiation' is not commonly used in everyday conversation. In Japanese, it's often more natural to use a more specific term or phrase depending on the context, rather than always translating it as 照射.
この食品は照射処理されています。
This food has been irradiated.
放射性物質がガンマ線を放射する。
Radioactive materials emit gamma rays.