強迫性障害
kyōhakusei shōgai[kʲo̞ːha̠kɯ̟se̞ː ɕo̞ːɡa̠i]
The English phrase "ocd" is translated into Japanese as 強迫性障害 (kyōhakusei shōgai).
In casual conversation or online, people may simply use the English acronym 'OCD' written in katakana as オーシーディー.
Did you know?
- While 強迫性障害 is the clinical term, Japanese people often use the word こだわり 'kodawari' to describe the obsessive attention to detail associated with OCD. Depending on the context, こだわり can be a positive trait meaning 'perfectionism' or a negative one meaning 'fixation'.
- The word 強迫 (kyōhaku) used in the phrase literally translates to 'coercion' or 'force', which gives the clinical term a much more aggressive, forceful feeling than the English 'obsession'.
- Japanese culture has a specific concept called 整理整頓 'seiri seiton' which emphasizes tidiness and organization. Someone with OCD might be praised for their 整理整頓 skills even if their behavior is driven by 強迫性障害.
Examples in context
- 最近、私は強迫性障害について勉強していたんだよRecently, I've been studying about OCD
- 彼は強迫性障害の治療を受けています。Kare wa kyōhakusei shōgai no chiryō o ukete imasu.He is receiving treatment for OCD.
- 強迫性障害はとても辛い病気です。Kyōhakusei shōgai wa totemo tsurai byōki desu.OCD is a very difficult illness.
- 強迫性障害の症状について相談したいです。Kyōhakusei shōgai no shōjō ni tsuite sōdan shitai desu.I want to consult about symptoms of OCD.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing mental health awareness.
- 大翔 Hiroto強迫性障害について勉強しています。Kyōhakuseishōgai ni tsuite benkyō shite imasu.I am studying about OCD.
- 陽葵 Himariそれは大切なことだと思います。Sore wa taisetsu na koto da to omoimasu.I think that is important.
- 大翔 Hiroto理解を深めたいと思っています。Rikai o fukametai to omotte imasu.I want to deepen my understanding.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔くんは優しいですね。Hiroto-kun wa yasashii desu ne.You are kind, Hiroto.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 強迫性障害, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
