Translation guide
A splint is a rigid support used to immobilize an injured body part. In Japanese, the most common term is 添え木 (soegi), but medical contexts often use 副木 (fukuboku) or 副子 (fukushi). The choice depends on formality and setting.
A rigid support for a broken or injured limb, often improvised or used in first aid.
The most common and widely understood word for a splint, used in everyday conversation and first aid. Literally 'supporting wood', but used for any material.
I put a splint on my broken arm.
Since there was no splint, I used a magazine instead.
A medical term for a splint, often used by healthcare professionals. More formal than 添え木.
The doctor immobilized it with a splint.
Another medical term for splint, synonymous with 副木 but less common in spoken language. Seen in medical texts.
Immobilize the affected area using a splint.
A splint made from available materials like sticks, boards, or rolled-up newspapers.
A small splint specifically for a finger injury.
添え木 (soegi) is the everyday word for splint, used in first aid and daily life. 副木 (fukuboku) is a medical term used by doctors and nurses. 副子 (fukushi) is a more technical written term, rarely used in speech. For most situations, 添え木 is best.
The English loanword スプリント (supurinto) is not used for a medical splint. It refers to a sprint in sports or a short burst of activity. Using it for a splint will cause confusion.
I splinted my broken leg with sticks and cloth.
It'll be fine if you buddy tape it.