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blood donation
The voluntary act of donating blood for medical use. In Japan, blood donation drives are commonly conducted by the Japanese Red Cross in mobile buses and at fixed donation centers in major cities.
献血に行った。
I went to donate blood.
駅前で献血バスを見かけた。
I spotted a blood donation bus in front of the station.
初めての献血は少し緊張したが、思ったより痛くなかった。
I was a little nervous about my first blood donation, but it hurt less than I expected.
USAGE:
献血 is commonly used with する to form the verb phrase 献血する (to donate blood). In Japan, the 日本赤十字社 (Japanese Red Cross Society) manages blood donation. Donation buses (献血バス) are a common sight near train stations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 献血する (to donate blood)
- 献血バス (blood donation bus)
- 献血センター (blood donation center)
- 献血カード (blood donor card)