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日射病
nisshabyō
heatstroke
日射病にかかってしまった。
I got heatstroke.
Medicine
Medical
A form of heat illness caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, leading to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
夏の暑い日に外で作業をしていたら、日射病にかかってしまった。
I was working outside on a hot summer day and got heatstroke.
日射病の症状には、頭痛、めまい、吐き気などがあります。
Symptoms of heatstroke include headache, dizziness, and nausea.
Distinct from '熱中症' (heatstroke from general overheating), '日射病' specifically refers to heat illness caused by direct sunlight exposure.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 日射病 from 熱中症
'日射病' refers specifically to heat illness caused by direct sunlight exposure, while '熱中症' (netchūshō) is a broader term for heat-related illnesses, including those from high temperatures without direct sunlight.
Gold Rule
Prevention in hot weather
To avoid 日射病, stay hydrated, wear a hat, use sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade during peak sunlight hours.
Word Origin
Composed of '日射' (nissha, 'sun exposure') and '病' (byō, 'illness'), literally meaning 'sun exposure illness.' The term reflects the direct cause of the condition.
Usage Notes
Often used in medical or safety contexts to describe heat illness specifically from sunlight. In casual conversation, '熱中症' (general heatstroke) is more commonly used.
Word Breakdown
日
sun
root射
exposure / shooting
root病
illness
root和英辞典