点滴

Meaning

1. n
   raindrops; falling drop of water
2. nvsvt abbreviation
   intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed

Example sentences

• 私は病院で点滴を受けた。

  I had an intravenous drip in hospital.

• 点滴石を穿つ。

  Constant dripping wears away a stone.

• 「つわり」は軽く考えられがちですが、重症化すると「妊娠悪阻」と呼ばれ、点滴などの治療が必要になります。

  "Morning sickness" is often taken lightly, but when it becomes severe, it is called "hyperemesis gravidarum" and requires an IV and other forms of medical care.