Meaning and Usage
"輸血" (ゆけつ) means "blood transfusion" and is a medical term used when blood is transferred from one person to another, usually to save a patient's life or during surgery.
Common Contexts
You will often hear this word in hospitals, clinics, or medical dramas. It is a formal term and used mainly in professional or serious contexts.
Collocations and Patterns
- 輸血が必要だ (a blood transfusion is necessary): used when indicating the need for transfusion.
- 輸血を受ける (to receive a blood transfusion): common phrase describing the patient’s action.
- 輸血の際 (during a blood transfusion): used when discussing procedures or precautions.
Usage Tips
When using "輸血," it is important to remember it is a noun referring to the procedure itself, not the act of donating blood (which is "献血" けんけつ). Learners sometimes confuse these two terms. Also, confirming blood type (血液型) is a critical step mentioned frequently with "輸血."