“Mental illness” in Japanese
Short answer
Mental illness in Japanese is “心の病” (kokoronoyamai). Full meaning: mental illness, emotional disorder.
Other ways to say “Mental illness” in Japanese
精神病
seishinbyou mental illness, psychosis
脳疾患
noushikkan mental illness, brain disease, cerebropathy
心の病気
kokoronobyouki mental illness, emotional disorder
精神異常
seishin'ijou mental disorder, mental illness
精神障害
seishinshougai mental disorder, mental disability, mental illness
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