Translation guide
A type of depression that occurs during the winter months, often linked to reduced sunlight. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or described with related terms.
The clinical condition of depression that recurs during winter due to lack of sunlight.
The direct translation of 'winter depression', commonly used in medical and everyday contexts.
Winter depression is partly caused by reduced daylight hours.
The formal term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often used in clinical settings.
Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder worsen in winter.
The English acronym SAD is sometimes used in Japanese, especially in written or medical contexts.
Light therapy is effective for treating SAD.
A shorter, more casual version of 冬季うつ病, often used in conversation.
I take a walk every day to avoid winter depression.
A milder, non-clinical feeling of sadness or low energy during winter.
Both refer to the same condition, but 季節性感情障害 is the formal medical term, while 冬季うつ病 is more commonly used in everyday language. SAD is also recognized but less frequent in speech.
In Japan, light therapy (光療法) is a common treatment for winter depression. You can mention it when discussing remedies.
Light therapy is effective for winter depression.
Many people experience a winter mood slump.