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 compulsive need for nicotine, often from tobacco use.
The common term for nicotine addiction or dependence. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
ニコチン依存症を克服するのは難しい。
Overcoming nicotine addiction is difficult.
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.
急性ニコチン中毒の症状
symptoms of acute nicotine poisoning
ニコチン依存症の治療
treatment of nicotine dependence
The standard medical term for nicotine poisoning or addiction. Covers both acute toxicity and chronic dependence.
彼はニコチン中毒で入院した。
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.
ニコチン症の症状には吐き気や頭痛がある。
Symptoms of nicotinism include nausea and headache.
Also used for addiction, though it can imply poisoning. Context usually clarifies.
喫煙によるニコチン中毒は深刻な問題だ。
Nicotine addiction from smoking is a serious problem.