Japanese Conversation · Level 7
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Japanese word
アトピー
Pronunciation
Romajiatopī
Meaning
- nouneczema
Example
息子はアトピーで、薬を使っています。musuko wa a to pī de kusuri o tsuka tte i ma su
My son has eczema and uses medicine.
More examples
医師にアトピーについて相談しました。i shi ni a to pī ni tsu i te sō dan shi ma shi ta
I consulted a doctor about my eczema.
Core concept
Refers to a long-lasting tendency for the skin to become dry, itchy, and inflamed in response to common substances.
Common phrases
アトピーと診断されるa to pī to shin dan sa re ru
be diagnosed with eczema
アトピーの薬a to pī no kusuri
eczema medicine
アトピーを管理するa to pī o kan ri su ru
manage eczema
アトピーが再発するa to pī ga sai hatsu su ru
eczema comes back
Similar words
アトピー性皮膚炎atopīseihifuen: A medical term for eczema associated with a continuing tendency toward dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.
湿疹shisshin: A broad term for areas of skin that become red, itchy, and inflamed for different reasons.
Definition in Japanese
皮膚が乾燥しやすく、かゆみや湿疹を繰り返す慢性的な状態。hi fu ga kan sō shi ya su ku ka yu mi ya shis shin o ku ri kae su man sei teki na jō tai
Word origin
アトピー (atopī) comes from German Atopie, which comes from Greek atopos, meaning "out of place"; in Japanese, it is widely used as a short form of atopic dermatitis.
Usage tips
- English speakers usually use eczema in everyday conversation, whereas atopic dermatitis identifies the particular type of eczema most closely associated with アトピー (atopī).
Other meanings
- atopic dermatitisnoun
- atopynoun