Japanese word

診察

Pronunciation

Romajishinsatsu

Meaning

  • nounmedical examination

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 診察を受けるshin satsu o u ke ru

    have a medical examination

  • 診察の予約shin satsu no yo yaku

    appointment for a medical examination

  • 診察を待つshin satsu o ma tsu

    wait for a medical examination

Similar words

検診kenshin: A medical examination looks for disease, often as part of a routine health check.
問診monshin: A doctor gathers information by asking about symptoms and past health conditions.
診療shinryō: Medical care includes examining a patient, treating the condition, and giving health advice.

Definition in Japanese

医師が患者の症状や健康状態を調べ、診断や治療の方針を判断すること。i shi ga kan ja no shō jō ya ken kō jō tai o shira be shin dan ya chi ryō no hō shin o han dan su ru ko to

Word origin

診察 (shinsatsu) combines 診 (shin, "examine") and 察 (satsu, "observe"), both pointing to a doctor's careful examination of a patient.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • checkupnoun
  • consultationnoun

Related words

  • 診察するshinsatsusuruexamine a patientverb

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