Translation guide
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a medical blood test. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by the English abbreviation or the full Japanese term.
Referring to the erythrocyte sedimentation rate blood test
The English abbreviation is widely used in Japanese medical contexts, often pronounced as イーエスアール.
ESRの値を確認してください。
Please check the ESR value.
In a clinical setting, 'ESR' (イーエスアール) is perfectly understood. For patient-facing explanations, '血沈' (けっちん) or the full term may be used.
The full Japanese term, used in formal medical documents or explanations.
赤血球沈降速度が高いです。
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is high.
A common abbreviation in Japanese, literally 'blood sedimentation'.
血沈の検査をしましょう。
Let's do an ESR test.