(けんけつ)

けんけつ
noun
blood donation
healthsociety
1. 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(けんけつ)()った
I went to donate blood.
I spotted a blood donation bus in front of the station.
I was a little nervous about my first blood donation, but it hurt less than I expected.

Usage

献血(けんけつ) is commonly used with する to form the verb phrase 献血(けんけつ)する (to donate blood). In Japan, the 日本赤十字社(にほんせきじゅうじしゃ) (Japanese Red Cross Society) manages blood donation. Donation buses (献血(けんけつ)バス) are a common sight near train stations.

Common collocations

  • 献血(けんけつ)する (to donate blood)
  • 献血(けんけつ)バス (blood donation bus)
  • 献血(けんけつ)センター (blood donation center)
  • 献血(けんけつ)カード (blood donor card)