Japanese Conversation · Level 112
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Japanese word
血液検査
Pronunciation
Romajiketsuekikensa
Meaning
- nounblood test
Example
定期的に血液検査を受けています。tei ki teki ni ketsu eki ken sa o u ke te i ma su
I get blood tests regularly.
More examples
来週、病院で血液検査を受けます。rai shū byō in de ketsu eki ken sa o u ke ma su
I will have a blood test at the hospital next week.
Core concept
Describes a medical check that uses a blood sample to reveal the body's condition.
Common phrases
血液検査を受けるketsu eki ken sa o u ke ru
have a blood test
血液検査の結果ketsu eki ken sa no kek ka
blood test results
Definition in Japanese
血液を採取して成分や状態を調べる検査。ketsu eki o sai shu shi te sei bun ya jō tai o shira be ru ken sa
Word origin
The compound 血液検査 (ketsueki kensa) combines 血 (ketsu, "blood") and 液 (eki, "liquid") with 検 (ken, "examine") and 査 (sa, "inspect").
Usage tips
- In Japanese healthcare, 血液検査 (ketsueki kensa) often covers several laboratory measurements from one blood sample rather than a single test.