§ What is 点滴注射?
You're probably here because you've encountered the Japanese word 点滴注射 (てんてきちゅうしゃ) and want to understand how it's used in everyday Japanese. Good for you! Learning words in context is the best way to make them stick. Let's break it down.
- Japanese Word
- 点滴注射 (てんてきちゅうしゃ)
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Definition
- Intravenous injection; IV drip
§ Real-world use of 点滴注射
You'll mostly hear or read 点滴注射 in medical contexts. This could be in a hospital, a doctor's office, or even when talking about health issues with friends or family. It's not a super casual word, but it's important for understanding health-related conversations.
§ In a hospital or clinic setting
When you or someone you know is sick in Japan, you might hear this word from doctors or nurses. It refers to an IV drip, something pretty common in hospitals.
医者が患者に点滴注射をすると言った。
The doctor said he would give the patient an IV drip.
熱が高かったので、点滴注射を受けました。
Because I had a high fever, I received an IV drip.
§ Talking about health with others
You might also hear this word when people are discussing their own or someone else's illness. For example, if a friend tells you they've been feeling under the weather, they might mention getting an IV drip.
友達が入院して、毎日点滴注射をしているそうです。
My friend was hospitalized, and I hear they're getting an IV drip every day.
風邪がひどくて、病院で点滴注射をしてもらった。
My cold was severe, so I had an IV drip at the hospital.
§ In news or media
While not an everyday news item, you might see 点滴注射 in news reports, especially when discussing public health issues, medical treatments, or incidents related to healthcare. It's a precise term used to describe a specific medical procedure.
新しい治療法として、この点滴注射が注目されています。
As a new treatment method, this IV drip is attracting attention.
災害時には、脱水症状の患者に点滴注射が行われます。
In times of disaster, IV drips are administered to patients suffering from dehydration.
§ Key takeaways for 点滴注射
To sum up, 点滴注射 is a useful term to know, especially if you're navigating healthcare in Japan or just want to understand medical conversations better. Remember:
- It means "IV drip" or "intravenous injection."
- You'll encounter it in hospitals, clinics, and health-related discussions.
- Common verbs used with it are 受ける (ukeru - to receive) and する (suru - to do/administer).
Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using 点滴注射 like a pro in no time!
Teste-toi 6 questions
Imagine you are sick and need medicine. Write a short sentence about what you need at the hospital.
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Sample answer
病院で点滴が必要です。
You see someone in a drama receiving an IV. Write a sentence describing what they are getting.
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Sample answer
ドラマで点滴注射を見ました。
You are explaining to a friend that you felt weak, and the doctor gave you an IV. Write a simple sentence.
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Sample answer
元気がないので、医者が点滴をしてくれました。
医者は何をしましたか？
Read this passage:
私は熱があります。病院に行きました。医者は私に点滴注射をしました。これで少し元気になります。
医者は何をしましたか？
パッセージに「医者は私に点滴注射をしました」と書いてあります。
パッセージに「医者は私に点滴注射をしました」と書いてあります。
友達はどこにいますか？
Read this passage:
友達が病気です。病院で点滴をしています。早く元気になってほしいです。
友達はどこにいますか？
パッセージに「病院で点滴をしています」と書いてあります。
パッセージに「病院で点滴をしています」と書いてあります。
点滴注射の後、どうなりましたか？
Read this passage:
体がとても疲れていました。医者が点滴注射をすると言いました。その後、少し楽になりました。
点滴注射の後、どうなりましたか？
パッセージに「その後、少し楽になりました」と書いてあります。
パッセージに「その後、少し楽になりました」と書いてあります。
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