JLPT N4Words

診察

Readingしんさつshinsatsu

Meaning
医者が患者の体を見て、病気の様子を調べること
Explanation
「診察(しんさつ)」is when a doctor examines a patient's body and listens to them in order to check for illness. There are also words like「診察室」(examination room) and「診察券(しんさつけん)」(patient registration card). Example:「診察の順番を待っています」(I am waiting for my turn to be examined).
Original Japanese explanation

「診察(しんさつ)」は、医者が患者の体を見たり話を聞いたりして、病気を調べることです。「診察室」「診察券(しんさつけん)」ということばもあります。例:診察の順番を待っています。

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