Word Network: 定期検診

to have a medical check-up

A 'Ningen Dokku' is a comprehensive, multi-day or full-day medical checkup unique to Japan, aimed at early detection of diseases. The name literally translates to 'human dock,' comparing the human body to a ship entering a dry dock for maintenance and inspection.

An inspection, examination, or test conducted to check the condition, quality, or safety of something. It is widely used in medical settings for body checks and in industrial settings for product quality control.

A medical facility where doctors and nurses provide treatment for sick or injured people. In Japan, it typically refers to larger institutions with 20 or more beds, as opposed to smaller clinics.

Health or a state of being physically and mentally sound. It can function as both a noun referring to the concept of health and as a na-adjective to describe something as being healthy or good for the body.