Translation guide
The English word 'thrush' can refer to a type of bird or a fungal infection. This guide covers both meanings, with the bird meaning being more common in general English.
A small or medium-sized songbird, often with a spotted breast, belonging to the family Turdidae.
General term for thrush, especially the dusky thrush (Turdus eunomus) common in Japan. Can refer to various thrush species.
A thrush came to the garden.
Kanji form of ツグミ, used in written or literary contexts.
Specifically the song thrush (Turdus philomelos), a species not native to Japan but known in literature and birdwatching.
The song thrush is commonly seen in Europe.
A yeast infection of the mouth or throat (oral thrush) or vagina (vaginal thrush), caused by Candida.
The English word 'thrush' for the infection is not directly translated as ツグミ (the bird). Using ツグミ for the infection will cause confusion. Use the medical terms provided.
I have thrush. (Incorrect if meaning the infection)
I can hear the thrush's song.
Medical term for oral thrush, a fungal infection in the mouth. Commonly used in medical contexts.
The baby got oral thrush.
More precise medical term for oral candidiasis (thrush). Often used in clinical settings.
Antifungal medication is used to treat oral thrush.
Term for vaginal thrush (yeast infection). Commonly understood in medical and everyday contexts.
Vaginal thrush often comes with itching.
General term for candidiasis, which includes thrush. Used when the specific location is not specified or is understood from context.
Candidiasis is more likely to occur when the immune system is weakened.