Translation guide
The English phrase "medical care" refers broadly to health services, treatment, and the system of healthcare. In Japanese, the most common and natural equivalent is 医療 (いりょう), but depending on context, other terms like 治療 (ちりょう) or 診療 (しんりょう) may be more appropriate. This guide helps you choose the right word based on the specific meaning you want to express.
Referring to the overall system of medical services, healthcare, or the field of medicine.
The standard term for medical care as a system or field. Covers hospitals, doctors, treatment, and health services.
日本の医療は世界でもトップクラスだ。
Japan's medical care is among the best in the world.
医療費が高くて困っている。
I'm struggling with high medical care costs.
Specifically the healthcare system or medical care system.
この国の医療制度は複雑だ。
This country's medical care system is complicated.
Focusing on the actual treatment or care given to a patient.
Treatment or therapy for a specific condition. Often used for ongoing care.
彼は癌の治療を受けている。
He is receiving medical care for cancer.
適切な治療を受ければ治るでしょう。
You'll recover if you receive proper medical care.
First aid or immediate care, often for injuries. More casual than 治療.
Recuperation or convalescence; medical care with a focus on rest and recovery, often long-term.
Referring to the act of seeing a doctor or receiving a check-up.
Medical examination and treatment by a doctor. Often used for clinic visits.
診療時間は午前９時からです。
Medical care hours are from 9 a.m.
診療を受けるには予約が必要です。
You need an appointment to receive medical care.
Medical examination by a doctor. Focuses on the doctor's check-up.
Care provided by nurses or caregivers, often for the elderly or disabled.
医療 is the broadest term, covering the entire medical field and system. 治療 is specifically treatment for an illness or injury. 診療 refers to the clinical practice of examining and treating patients. Use 医療 when talking about healthcare in general, 治療 when focusing on a specific treatment, and 診療 when referring to a doctor's consultation or clinic hours.
The literal translation '医学的ケア' is not natural Japanese. Stick to the terms above depending on context.
I received medical care for my injury.
療養のために温泉に行く。
I go to a hot spring for medical care (recuperation).
医者の診察を受けた。
I received medical care (a doctor's examination).
The nurse provided attentive medical care.