Translation guide
The biological ability to move spontaneously and actively, often used in medical or scientific contexts. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with technical terms like 運動性 or 移動性, depending on the context (e.g., cells, sperm, gastrointestinal tract).
The general capacity of a cell or organism to move by itself, often in a medical or biological context.
The most common and general term for motility in biology and medicine. It refers to the ability to move spontaneously.
この細胞は高い運動性を示す。
This cell exhibits high motility.
Often used interchangeably with 運動性, but can emphasize the ability to move from one place to another. Common in contexts like gastrointestinal motility.
消化管の移動性が低下している。
Gastrointestinal motility is reduced.
Literally 'motor ability', used in more technical or physiological descriptions, such as sperm motility.
精子の運動能を評価する。
Evaluate sperm motility.
The ability of sperm to move efficiently, a key factor in fertility.
Standard term for sperm motility rate in medical reports.
精子運動率が低いと不妊の原因になる。
Low sperm motility can cause infertility.
A more general phrase meaning 'sperm motility', used in both clinical and everyday contexts.
精子の運動性を改善する方法はありますか？
Is there a way to improve sperm motility?
The movement of the digestive tract that propels contents.
Standard medical term for gastrointestinal motility.
消化管運動を促進する薬を処方します。
I will prescribe a medication to promote gastrointestinal motility.
A more everyday expression meaning 'intestinal movement', often used when talking about constipation or bowel health.
腸の動きが鈍っている感じがします。
I feel like my bowel motility is sluggish.
Motility refers to spontaneous, often cellular or internal movement. For voluntary movement of a person or animal, use 運動能力 (motor ability) or 移動 (movement). Do not use 運動性 for a person's ability to walk or run.