Translation guide
The English word 'medical' is used to describe things related to medicine, health care, or the treatment of illness. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 医療 (iryou), but other expressions are used depending on the context, such as medical treatment, medical school, or medical examination.
Use this when describing systems, fields, or contexts related to medicine, such as medical care, medical field, or medical system.
The standard term for 'medical' in the sense of health care, medical treatment, or the medical field. It is a noun that can modify other nouns with の.
Refers to 'medical' in the sense of medical science or the academic study of medicine. Use for medical school, medical research, etc.
医学部
medical school (department)
A prefix meaning 'medical' or 'doctor'. Often used in compound words like 医者 (doctor) or 医院 (clinic). Not used alone.
Use this when referring to a medical checkup, physical examination, or health screening.
The standard term for a medical checkup or health examination, often used in workplace or school contexts.
年に一度、健康診断を受ける。
I get a medical checkup once a year.
Refers to a medical examination by a doctor, typically in a clinic or hospital setting.
Use this when talking about receiving medical treatment or care.
Use this when describing someone's medical condition or health status.
The loanword メディカル (medikaru) exists but is not commonly used in natural Japanese. Stick to native terms like 医療 or 医学.
メディカルチェック
medical check (unnatural, use 健康診断 instead)
医療 (iryou) refers to the practice and system of medical care, while 医学 (igaku) refers to the academic discipline of medicine. Use 医療 for hospitals, treatment, and health care; use 医学 for research, education, and science.
彼女は医療分野で働いている。
She works in the medical field.
治療が必要です。
I need medical attention.
医学の進歩
advances in medical science
medical supplies / pharmaceuticals
診察の結果、異常はなかった。
The medical examination showed no abnormalities.
to give medical care for an injury
容態が急変した。
His medical condition suddenly changed.