Translation guide
The field of medicine focused on preventing disease and maintaining health, rather than treating illness after it occurs.
Referring to the branch of medicine that emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion.
Standard term for the medical specialty of preventive medicine. Used in academic, clinical, and public health contexts.
He is a specialist in preventive medicine.
Preventive medicine focuses on early detection of diseases.
Describing medical practices, check-ups, or interventions aimed at preventing illness.
Refers to preventive medical care or services, such as vaccinations, screenings, and health check-ups. More practice-oriented than 予防医学.
Receiving preventive medical care is important for maintaining health.
Specifically means vaccination or immunization, a key component of preventive medicine.
Referring to preventive medicine as a public health strategy or policy.
A preventive medicine approach, often used in policy or program descriptions.
The government is promoting a preventive medicine approach.
Disease prevention; a broader term often used in public health contexts, not limited to clinical medicine.
Using the concept of preventive medicine in everyday health habits or personal wellness.
A natural, non-technical way to express the idea of practicing preventive medicine in daily life: 'being careful not to get sick.'
I exercise every day to prevent illness.
A traditional East Asian medicine concept meaning 'preventing pre-disease.' Used in holistic or alternative health contexts.
予防医学 (yobō igaku) is the academic discipline or field of preventive medicine, while 予防医療 (yobō iryō) refers to the actual medical services and practices. Use 予防医学 when talking about research, education, or the specialty, and 予防医療 when discussing clinical care or health check-ups.
Directly translating 'preventive medicine' as 予防の薬 (yobō no kusuri) would mean 'preventive drug' and is incorrect. Stick to the established terms above.
このクリニックでは予防医療に力を入れています。
This clinic puts effort into preventive care.
Vaccinations are effective in preventing infectious diseases.
Health check-up or medical examination, often used in the context of preventive medicine to catch issues early.
I have an annual health check-up.
Disease prevention is an important pillar of public health.
In Kampo medicine, preventing pre-disease is emphasized.