(だしん)

だしん
noun
sounding out; informal inquiry
1. sounding out; informal inquiry
The act of casually asking or testing someone's opinion or interest before making a formal proposal.
To sound them out beforehand.
I received an informal inquiry about changing jobs.
To inquire about their intention to participate.
2. percussion (medical)
A diagnostic technique where the body is tapped to determine the condition of underlying organs.
The doctor performs percussion on the chest.
To examine the condition of the lungs by percussion.
Percussion is one of the basic examination methods alongside auscultation.

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NUANCE:
Used in business and politics when testing someone's reaction before making an official request or proposal.

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