Translation guide
A fungal infection in humans or animals. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the medical term 真菌症 (しんきんしょう) or more specific terms depending on the type.
Referring to any disease caused by fungi, especially in medical contexts.
The standard medical term for mycosis or fungal infection. Used in formal and clinical settings.
Referring to particular fungal infections like athlete's foot, candidiasis, etc.
In everyday Japanese, people often use the specific name of the infection (e.g., 水虫 for athlete's foot) rather than the general term 真菌症. Reserve 真菌症 for formal or medical contexts.
He was diagnosed with mycosis.
A more general, less technical term meaning 'mold infection'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
High humidity increases the risk of fungal infections.
A slightly longer medical term, synonymous with 真菌症. Often used in formal writing.
Antifungal drugs are used to treat fungal infections.
Common term for athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a very common mycosis.
I'm having trouble getting rid of my athlete's foot.
Candidiasis, a yeast infection. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
Candidiasis can occur due to antibiotic use.
Medical term for ringworm (tinea), a type of dermatophytosis. Less common in daily speech.
Ringworm is a type of fungal skin infection.