Translation guide
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by infection. In Japanese, it is most commonly expressed with the medical term 扁桃炎 (へんとうえん).
Referring to the illness itself, in general or medical contexts.
Standard medical term for tonsillitis. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
扁桃炎で喉が痛いです。
My throat hurts from tonsillitis.
扁桃炎の治療には抗生物質が使われることがあります。
Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat tonsillitis.
Describes the symptom of swollen tonsils. Often used when the diagnosis isn't formal.
扁桃が腫れて、唾を飲み込むのも辛いです。
My tonsils are swollen, and even swallowing saliva is painful.
Literally 'tonsil gland inflammation'. Slightly more colloquial, but still common. Often used interchangeably with 扁桃炎.
子供が扁桃腺炎で高熱を出しています。
My child has a high fever from tonsillitis.