Translation of Japanese word "手術" to English
手術
しゅじゅつ
[shujutsu]
IPA: /shujutsu/
Meaning
NounThe act or process of medical intervention involving incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body; an instance of this process (a procedure).
How to use
手術 (shujutsu) — 'surgery / operation'. 手術を受ける — undergo surgery. 外科手術 — surgical operation.
🇬🇧 English
surgery / operation
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 手術
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅじゅつ
Romaji Transcription: shujutsu
Example Sentences
手術を受けた後、長い時間を病院で過ごす必要があります。
しゅじゅつを受けたあと、ながいじかんをびょういんですごす必要があります。
After surgery, you need to spend a long time in the hospital.
手術は、病気やけがの治療のために行う医療行為です。
しゅじゅつは、やみやけがのちりょうのためにひるがいするいりょうひょうさいです。
Surgery is a medical procedure that is performed to treat a disease or injury.
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What does the Japanese word "手術" mean?▼
The Japanese word "手術" means "surgery / operation" in English.
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The word "手術" is read as "しゅじゅつ" (shujutsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Surgery is a medical procedure that involves operating on the inside of the body to treat a disease or injury.".
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