Translation guide
How to talk about X-rays in Japanese, including the medical procedure, the image, and the verb 'to X-ray'.
レントゲンを撮ってください。
I need an X-ray.
レントゲンに骨折が写っています。
The X-ray shows a fracture.
Referring to the X-ray examination or the resulting image in a medical context.
The most common term for an X-ray in everyday Japanese. It can refer to both the procedure and the image. Derived from the name of the physicist Wilhelm Röntgen.
明日、病院でレントゲンを撮ります。
I'm going to have an X-ray taken at the hospital tomorrow.
レントゲン写真を見せてください。
Please show me the X-ray image.
A more technical term for X-ray, often used in medical or scientific contexts. Can be combined with other words like 検査 (examination) or 写真 (photograph).
X線検査の結果は異常なしでした。
The results of the X-ray examination were normal.
Specifically a chest X-ray. Used in medical settings.
健康診断で胸部X線を撮りました。
I had a chest X-ray during my health checkup.
Expressing the action of taking an X-ray.
The standard way to say 'to take an X-ray'. Literally 'to take a Röntgen'.
足の骨を折ったので、レントゲンを撮ってもらいました。
I broke a bone in my leg, so I had an X-ray taken.
A more formal or technical way to say 'to perform an X-ray'. Often used by medical professionals.
医師がX線撮影を行います。
The doctor will perform an X-ray.
Using 'X-ray' to describe something related to X-rays, like X-ray machine or X-ray vision.
Attach レントゲンの to a noun to mean 'X-ray [noun]'. For example, レントゲン技師 (X-ray technician), レントゲン室 (X-ray room).
レントゲン技師は画像を確認します。
The X-ray technician checks the images.
Used in compound words like X線装置 (X-ray equipment) or X線天文学 (X-ray astronomy). More technical.
この病院には最新のX線装置があります。
This hospital has the latest X-ray equipment.
In everyday conversation, レントゲン is much more common. X線 is used in technical or formal contexts, such as medical reports or scientific papers. When in doubt, use レントゲン.
友達に「レントゲン撮ったよ」と言う。
Tell a friend 'I had an X-ray.'
医師が「X線検査の結果です」と言う。
The doctor says 'Here are the results of the X-ray examination.'