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addiction; dependence; dependency disorder
A medical or psychological condition in which a person cannot stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior despite harmful consequences. Used for both substance addictions and behavioral addictions.
アルコール依存症で苦しんでいる。
I'm suffering from alcohol addiction.
スマホ依存症の若者が増えている。
The number of young people with smartphone addiction is increasing.
ギャンブル依存症は本人だけでなく家族にも大きな影響を与える。
Gambling addiction has a significant impact not only on the person themselves but also on their family.
USAGE:
Formed by combining 依存 (dependence) with 症 (condition/disorder). The word appears frequently in news and health-related contexts. Modern usage extends beyond substance abuse to include behavioral addictions like gaming, social media, and shopping.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- アルコール依存症 (alcoholism)
- 薬物依存症 (drug addiction)
- ゲーム依存症 (gaming addiction)
- ギャンブル依存症 (gambling addiction)
- 依存症治療 (addiction treatment)
NOTE:
The reading いぞんしょう is standard in medical and formal usage. Some speakers say いそんしょう, but いぞんしょう is more common.