English–Japanese

“medical examination” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinsatsu

Example

今日は病院で診察を受けます。kyō wa byō in de shin satsu o u ke ma su

I will have a medical examination at the hospital today.

Illustration for 診察 (medical examination)

How to say “medical examination” in Japanese

“Medical examination” in Japanese is 診察 (shinsatsu).

Centers on a doctor examining a patient to understand a health problem and decide on care.

Full entry for 診察: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 診察

症状を詳しく伝えてから、診察を受けます。shō jō o kuwa shi ku tsuta e te ka ra shin satsu o u ke ma su

After describing my symptoms in detail, I will have a medical examination.

Tips for using 診察

  • In everyday English, checkup often suggests a routine health visit, while this Japanese noun can also cover an examination for a current problem.

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