Translation guide
Nicotinism refers to the pathological effects of nicotine poisoning or addiction. In Japanese, this is typically expressed through medical or descriptive terms rather than a single everyday word.
The acute or chronic toxic condition caused by excessive nicotine intake.
The standard medical term for nicotine poisoning or addiction. Covers both acute toxicity and chronic dependence.
He was hospitalized for nicotine poisoning.
A direct translation of 'nicotinism', used in some medical contexts but less common than ニコチン中毒.
Symptoms of nicotinism include nausea and headache.
The compulsive need for nicotine, often from tobacco use.
ニコチン中毒 can refer to both acute poisoning and chronic addiction, while ニコチン依存症 specifically means dependence. In medical contexts, 依存症 is preferred for addiction.
symptoms of acute nicotine poisoning
treatment of nicotine dependence
Also used for addiction, though it can imply poisoning. Context usually clarifies.
Nicotine addiction from smoking is a serious problem.