Translation guide
Describes a condition where bowel movements are watery or unformed. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific medical or everyday terms, and the phrasing depends on formality and context.
To say one has loose bowels or diarrhea in casual or everyday conversation.
To describe loose bowels in a medical or formal setting.
Medical term for diarrhea or diarrheal illness. Used by healthcare professionals.
To mention loose bowels indirectly in polite conversation, such as when excusing oneself or explaining a condition without being too explicit.
The phrase 'loose bowels' translated literally as ゆるい腸 (yurui chou) is not used in Japanese. Use the expressions above instead.
I've had loose bowels since yesterday.
A softer, everyday expression meaning 'one's stomach is loose.' Commonly used when talking about mild symptoms.
I have a bit of loose bowels.
Literally 'to break one's stomach,' meaning to have an upset stomach or diarrhea. Often used when the cause is something eaten.
I ate raw food and got loose bowels.
Patients with loose bowels are increasing.
Refers to soft or loose stools, often used in clinical descriptions. Less severe than watery diarrhea.
I've had loose stools for the past few days.
My stomach is upset, so I'll go to the restroom.