結節
kessetsu
The English word "nodule" is translated into Japanese as 結節 (kessetsu).
結節 is a noun used to describe a rounded mass.
Meaning: rounded mass (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kessetsu
Did you know?
- In Japanese physics and music, the word 結節 describes a 'node' in a standing wave, the point where there is minimum amplitude.
- While 結節 is the technical term, a Japanese person describing a small lump to a friend would likely use しこり, which refers to a hard swelling or a 'knot' in muscle.
- The second character in 結節, 節, is the same character used to describe the distinct 'joints' found in bamboo stems. This reflects how Japanese often uses organic, segmented structures to name technical points.
Examples in context
- 患者さんの両肺には結節が見つかりました。We found nodules in both of your lungs.
- 結節って、どういう意味ですか？What does 'nodule' mean?
- 結節は肺の一部にできる小さな腫瘍です。A nodule is a small tumor that can develop in a part of the lungs.
- 最近、指に結節ができたんだけど。I recently developed a nodule on my finger.
- この結節は非常に小さいです。Kono kessetsu wa hijō ni chiisai desu.This nodule is very small.
- 検査の結果、結節が見つかりました。Kensa no kekka, kessetsu ga mitsukarimashita.A nodule was found as a result of the examination.
- 肺に結節があるようです。Hai ni kessetsu ga aru yō desu.It seems there is a nodule in the lung.
Example conversation
Yui is discussing her medical test results with Yota.
- 結衣 Yui検査の結果、結節があったみたい。Kensa no kekka, kessetsu ga atta mitai.It looks like there was a nodule in the test results.
- 陽太 Yota結節って、何か危ないものなの？Kessetsu tte, nanika abunai mono nano?Is a nodule something dangerous?
- 結衣 Yui先生は大丈夫だと言っていたよ。Sensei wa daijoubu da to itte ita yo.The doctor said it would be okay.
- 陽太 Yotaそれはよかったね、結衣。Sore wa yokatta ne, Yui.That's a relief, Yui.
