Japanese

しゅじゅつ
Meaning: surgery; operation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手
術

Example sentences

My grandfather had knee surgery last week and is now working hard on his rehabilitation.
手術が無事に終わって安心した。
I was relieved that the surgery ended safely.
彼は手術の翌日に退院した。
He was discharged from the hospital the day after the surgery.
手術後の経過は良好です。
The progress after the surgery is good.
手術の数日後、彼は退院することができた
A few days after the surgery, he was able to leave the hospital.
手術の痕が残っている。
The scar from the surgery remains.
手術後の経過は極めて良好です。
The progress after the surgery is extremely good.
手術の後、母の容体は日に日に良くなっている。
After the surgery, my mother's condition is getting better day by day.
手術の傷跡がまだ赤く残っている。
The surgical scar is still red.
熟練の術者によって、その複雑な手術は無事に完了した。
By a skilled practitioner, that complex surgery was completed safely.

Usage Notes

A medical procedure involving incision or removal of parts. Can also be used figuratively for major changes.

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