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診
診
12 strokes
Frequency: 1019
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

checkup
seeing
diagnose
examine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る

Common Words

診せる
みせる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #860
1

to have (an injury, person, etc.) looked at (by a doctor); to take (someone) to a doctor

見てもらう
見て貰う
診てもらう
診て貰う
みてもらう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #5495
1

Esp. 診てもらう

to see (a doctor, etc.)

Examples
すぐに医者に診てもらった方がいいぞ。
You had better see a doctor at once.
2

to consult (someone)

診断
しんだん
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #8005
1

diagnosis; medical examination

Examples
その女性は一人一人を注意深く診断している。
She'll diagnose each person carefully.
診察
しんさつ
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #9471
1

medical examination; checkup; consultation

Examples
医者は私ののどを診察した。
The doctor examined my throat.
診る
みる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #10806
1

to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)

Examples
歯医者に診てもらうべきだ。
You ought to see a dentist.
打診
だしん
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #15455
1

Medicine

percussion; tapping; examining by percussion

2

sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)

Examples
彼に打診して、賛成してくれるかどうか確かめてみなさい。
Try sounding him out and see if he'll come around.
診療所
しんりょうじょ
しんりょうしょ
Noun
Freq #18429
1

clinic; medical office; infirmary

Examples
昨日父が心臓発作を起こしたが、診療所が近くにあるのは好運だった。
My father had a heart attack yesterday, but he was lucky to have a clinic close at hand.
診療
しんりょう
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #24663
1

diagnosis and treatment; medical care

Examples
診療予約を取ってもらえますか。
Can I make an appointment to have a medical examination?
診察室
しんさつしつ
Noun
Freq #26250
1

examining room; consultation room

Examples
その医者の診察室は２階にある。
The doctor's office is on the second floor.
健康診断
けんこうしんだん
Noun
Freq #28910
1

health checkup; (general) medical examination; physical examination

Examples
２歳の娘の健康診断をお願いします。
I'd like to get a medical examination for my two-year-old daughter.
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