Translation guide
A condition of yellow pigmentation, especially in animals. In Japanese, this is typically expressed using scientific or descriptive terms.
Describing an animal that has abnormal yellow coloration, often due to genetic mutation or diet.
A direct medical/biological term for 'xanthism', literally 'yellow pigmentation condition'. Used in scientific contexts.
Referring to yellowing due to lack of chlorophyll or other pigments.
Commonly used for etiolation or yellowing in plants, but can be extended to similar phenomena in other organisms.
Xanthism is a specialized term even in English. In Japanese, there is no single exact equivalent used in daily conversation. Use descriptive phrases unless in a scientific context.
This frog is a rare example of xanthism.
Means 'yellow mutation' and is used to describe color variants in animals, similar to xanthism.
An individual with yellow mutation was discovered.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'yellow pigmentation abnormality'. More general and less technical.
The bird shows yellow pigmentation abnormality.
The plant turned yellow due to lack of light.
A more general term for 'yellowing', used in various contexts including biology.
Yellowing of the leaves is progressing.