Meaning and Usage
"診察" (しんさつ) specifically refers to the medical examination or consultation performed by a doctor on a patient. It is a formal term used in medical contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "診察" in hospitals or clinics when talking about seeing a doctor, getting checked, or discussing medical appointments.
Collocations and Patterns
- 診察を受ける: to receive a medical examination
- 診察時間: consultation hours
- 診察結果: results of the medical examination
Register and Politeness
"診察" is a neutral to formal noun used in professional or official medical settings. It is not casual and usually appears in written or spoken language related to healthcare.
Learner Tips
Avoid confusing "診察" with "診断" (しんだん), which means diagnosis. "診察" is the act of examining, while "診断" is the conclusion or diagnosis after examination.