Translation guide
A medical facility for long-term care, often for tuberculosis or convalescence. In modern Japanese, the concept is expressed through several terms depending on the specific type of facility.
A specialized hospital for long-term treatment of tuberculosis or other chronic diseases.
General term for a sanatorium or convalescent hospital, often associated with tuberculosis treatment historically.
He entered a sanatorium for tuberculosis treatment.
Loanword from English, used for Western-style sanatoriums, especially historical or literary contexts.
The novel is set in a sanatorium in the mountains.
A place for rest and recovery after illness or surgery, not necessarily for tuberculosis.
Also used for general convalescent homes, though context may be needed to distinguish from TB sanatoriums.
After the surgery, she stayed at a seaside sanatorium.
More like a health resort or rest facility, often used by companies for employee recuperation.
I enjoyed the hot springs at the company's sanatorium.
A facility for long-term mental health care, often in a peaceful setting.
The English word 'sanatorium' often evokes a historical or literary image. In Japanese, simply using サナトリウム may sound old-fashioned or overly specific. Choose the term based on the actual type of facility.
tuberculosis sanatorium
That psychiatric sanatorium is surrounded by nature.