Translation guide
A medical facility for long-term care, often for tuberculosis or convalescence. In modern Japanese, the concept is expressed through several terms depending on the specific type of facility.
A specialized hospital for long-term treatment of tuberculosis or other chronic diseases.
General term for a sanatorium or convalescent hospital, often associated with tuberculosis treatment historically.
彼は結核の治療のために療養所に入った。
He entered a sanatorium for tuberculosis treatment.
Loanword from English, used for Western-style sanatoriums, especially historical or literary contexts.
その小説の舞台は山の中のサナトリウムだ。
The novel is set in a sanatorium in the mountains.
A place for rest and recovery after illness or surgery, not necessarily for tuberculosis.
Also used for general convalescent homes, though context may be needed to distinguish from TB sanatoriums.
手術の後、彼女は海辺の療養所で過ごした。
After the surgery, she stayed at a seaside sanatorium.
More like a health resort or rest facility, often used by companies for employee recuperation.
会社の保養所で温泉に入った。
I enjoyed the hot springs at the company's sanatorium.
A facility for long-term mental health care, often in a peaceful setting.
Standard term for a mental hospital, though it may carry stigma. Use with care.
彼は精神病院で治療を受けた。
He received treatment at a mental sanatorium.
A more specific term combining psychiatry and convalescence, less common.
その精神科療養所は自然に囲まれている。
That psychiatric sanatorium is surrounded by nature.
The English word 'sanatorium' often evokes a historical or literary image. In Japanese, simply using サナトリウム may sound old-fashioned or overly specific. Choose the term based on the actual type of facility.
結核療養所
tuberculosis sanatorium