1.
sounding out; informal inquiry
The act of casually asking or testing someone's opinion or interest before making a formal proposal.
事前に打診しておく。
To sound them out beforehand.
転職について打診を受けた。
I received an informal inquiry about changing jobs.
参加の意向を打診する。
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.
医師が胸を打診する。
The doctor performs percussion on the chest.
打診で肺の状態を調べる。
To examine the condition of the lungs by percussion.
打診は聴診と並んで基本的な診察方法の一つだ。
Percussion is one of the basic examination methods alongside auscultation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 打診する: to sound out, to inquire informally
- 打診を受ける: to receive an informal inquiry
- 事前に打診する: to sound out beforehand
NUANCE:
Used in business and politics when testing someone's reaction before making an official request or proposal.
RELATED TERMS:
- 問い合わせ: inquiry
- 相談: consultation
- 照会: inquiry, reference