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.
彼は真菌症と診断された。
He was diagnosed with mycosis.
A more general, less technical term meaning 'mold infection'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
湿気が多いとカビ感染のリスクが高まる。
High humidity increases the risk of fungal infections.
A slightly longer medical term, synonymous with 真菌症. Often used in formal writing.
真菌感染症の治療には抗真菌薬が使われる。
Antifungal drugs are used to treat fungal infections.
Common term for athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a very common mycosis.
水虫が治らなくて困っている。
I'm having trouble getting rid of my athlete's foot.
Candidiasis, a yeast infection. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
カンジダ症は抗生物質の使用で起こることがある。
Candidiasis can occur due to antibiotic use.
Medical term for ringworm (tinea), a type of dermatophytosis. Less common in daily speech.
白癬は皮膚の真菌感染症の一種です。
Ringworm is a type of fungal skin infection.