Word details
点滴
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 点滴.
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Entry
1
raindrops; falling drop of water
Examples
点滴石を穿つ。
Constant dripping wears away a stone.
2
Abbreviation; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Medicine
intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
Examples
私は病院で点滴を受けた。
I had an intravenous drip in hospital.
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