English–Japanese
“blood donation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenketsu
Example
友達と献血に行きます。tomo dachi to ken ketsu ni i ki ma su
I go to donate blood with my friend.
How to say “blood donation” in Japanese
“Blood donation” in Japanese is 献血 (kenketsu).
It centers on offering blood from a healthy donor for medical use by people who need it.
Example sentences with 献血
初めての献血で少し緊張しました。haji me te no ken ketsu de suko shi kin chō shi ma shi ta
I was a little nervous about my first blood donation.
Tips for using 献血
- English speakers commonly hear blood drive for an organized event that collects donations, whereas blood donation refers to the act or practice.