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.
A prefix meaning 'medical' or 'doctor'. Often used in compound words like 医者 (doctor) or 医院 (clinic). Not used alone.
medical doctor
Use this when referring to a medical checkup, physical examination, or health screening.
Use this when talking about receiving medical treatment or care.
The general term for medical treatment or therapy. Can be used for both physical and mental conditions.
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.
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.
She works in the medical field.
medical school (department)
advances in medical science
medical supplies / pharmaceuticals
The standard term for a medical checkup or health examination, often used in workplace or school contexts.
I get a medical checkup once a year.
Refers to a medical examination by a doctor, typically in a clinic or hospital setting.
The medical examination showed no abnormalities.
to receive medical treatment
medical treatment costs
Refers to first aid or medical care, often in a more immediate or practical sense. Also means 'allowance' in other contexts.
to give medical care for an injury
Refers to a patient's medical condition or the state of an illness.
His medical condition worsened.
Used for a patient's condition, often in serious or critical situations. Slightly more formal.
His medical condition suddenly changed.
I need medical attention.