ADHD
The English phrase ADHD is expressed in Japanese as ADHD.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using ADHD as a noun to describe specific traits or symptoms, it is often followed by the particle の (no), such as in the phrase ADHDの特性 (ADHD characteristics/traits).
Did you know?
- The term 発達凸凹 (hattatsu dekoboko), used to describe neurodiversity, uses the kanji for 'convex' and 'concave'. It evokes the image of a surface that is not smooth, suggesting that a person's skills are unevenly distributed.
- In Japan, many awareness campaigns use the term 特性 (tokusei), meaning 'characteristics', to avoid the heavy social stigma sometimes attached to the word 'disorder'.
- The concept of 'impulsivity' related to ADHD is expressed as 衝動性 (shōdōsei), where the first character 衝 relates to 'collision' or 'impact'.
Examples in context
- ADHDなんです。I have ADHD.This sentence is useful for stating that you have ADHD.Tatoeba #11998681 by small_snow, translation #11120265 by shekitten
- 息子は注意欠陥・多動性障害（ADHD）を持っています。My son has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- 彼はADHD（エーディエイチディー）の症状を示しています。He exhibits symptoms of ADHD.
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Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
