Translation guide
A compulsive pattern of sexual behavior that feels uncontrollable. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the clinical term 性依存症, but related concepts like セックス依存症 and 性嗜癖 are also used.
The medical or psychological condition of sexual addiction.
The standard clinical term for sexual addiction, used in medical and psychological contexts.
He is receiving treatment for sexual addiction.
A more technical term, often used in psychiatric contexts, emphasizing the compulsive aspect.
Sexual addiction is considered a type of behavioral addiction.
The everyday way to refer to sexual addiction, often used in media and self-help.
Widely understood and used in general conversation, books, and articles. Combines the English loanword 'sex' with the Japanese term for addiction.
There are quite a few people who struggle with sexual addiction.
Describing the behavior itself rather than the clinical diagnosis.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'dependence on sexual behavior', less common as a fixed term but clear in context.
Dependence on sexual behavior seriously affects relationships.
性依存症 is the formal, clinical term, while セックス依存症 is more common in everyday language and media. Both refer to the same condition, but セックス依存症 may be perceived as slightly less technical.
Direct translations like 性的な中毒 (sexual poisoning) are not used for addiction in this context and would sound unnatural. Stick to the established terms above.