Translation guide
The use of banned performance-enhancing substances in sports. In Japanese, the loanword ドーピング is standard, but related terms like 禁止薬物 (banned substances) and ドーピング検査 (doping test) are also common.
Referring to the act of using performance-enhancing drugs in competitive sports.
The standard loanword for 'doping' in sports contexts. Widely understood.
その選手はドーピングで失格になった。
That athlete was disqualified for doping.
Literally 'use of prohibited substances'. More formal and descriptive, often used in official reports.
禁止薬物使用が発覚した。
The use of prohibited substances was uncovered.
Specifically 'the act of doping'. Used in legal or regulatory contexts.
ドーピング行為は厳しく罰せられる。
Doping acts are severely punished.
Referring to the drugs or substances that are prohibited in sports.
The standard term for 'banned substances' or 'prohibited drugs'.
禁止薬物のリストが更新された。
The list of banned substances has been updated.
Literally 'doping drugs'. Used in news or casual conversation.
ドーピング薬物の所持が疑われている。
Possession of doping drugs is suspected.
Referring to the process of testing athletes for banned substances.
The standard term for 'doping test' or 'drug test' in sports.
ドーピング検査で陽性反応が出た。
He tested positive in the doping test.
Referring to measures against doping.
The standard term for 'anti-doping', often used in names of organizations or campaigns.
アンチ・ドーピング活動に力を入れている。
They are focusing on anti-doping activities.
Literally 'doping prevention'. Used in educational or policy contexts.
ドーピング防止教育が重要だ。
Doping prevention education is important.
The English word 'doping' can refer to adding impurities to semiconductors, but in Japanese, ドーピング is almost exclusively used for sports doping. For semiconductor doping, use ドーピング (same word, but context-dependent) or more technically 不純物添加 (ふじゅんぶつてんか).
Loanword from 'doping control'. Used in official sports contexts.
ドーピングコントロールの手続きが厳格化された。
Doping control procedures have been tightened.