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.
庭にツグミが来た。
A thrush came to the garden.
Kanji form of ツグミ, used in written or literary contexts.
鶇のさえずりが聞こえる。
I can hear the thrush's song.
Specifically the song thrush (Turdus philomelos), a species not native to Japan but known in literature and birdwatching.
歌鶇はヨーロッパでよく見られる。
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.
ツグミがあります。
I have thrush. (Incorrect if meaning the infection)
Medical term for oral thrush, a fungal infection in the mouth. Commonly used in medical contexts.
赤ちゃんが鵞口瘡になった。
The baby got oral thrush.
More precise medical term for oral candidiasis (thrush). Often used in clinical settings.
口腔カンジダ症の治療には抗真菌薬を使います。
Antifungal medication is used to treat oral thrush.
Term for vaginal thrush (yeast infection). Commonly understood in medical and everyday contexts.
膣カンジダ症はかゆみを伴うことが多い。
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.
カンジダ感染症は免疫力が低下すると発症しやすい。
Candidiasis is more likely to occur when the immune system is weakened.