手術

しゅじゅつ

Surgery, surgical operation

N3noun·shujutsu

How to remember it

手 (hand) + 術 (technique) — a hand technique performed by surgeons.

Example sentences

  • 父は明日手術を受ける。

    ちちはあすしゅじゅつをうける。

    My father will undergo surgery tomorrow.

  • 手術は無事に終わった。

    しゅじゅつはぶじにおわった。

    The surgery finished safely.

Usage

手術する = to operate; 手術を受ける = to undergo surgery.

Related words

医者病院麻酔治療

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