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synonym Comparative
退院する
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放置

Differences Between "退院する" and "放置"

Option A
退院する
Meaning
to be discharged from hospital; to leave hospital
Reading
たいいんする (taiin suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
骨折治療のための2週間の安静加療を経て、彼は医師から経過良好と告げられてスマートに_______ました。
After two weeks of quiet medical treatment for fracture healing, he was told by the doctor that his progress was good and smartly left the hospital.
Option B
放置
Meaning
neglect; leave alone; leave unattended; abandon
Reading
ほうち (hōchi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
虫歯をそのまま_______しておくと、痛みが悪化するだけでなく治療も困難になります。
If you leave a cavity neglected as it is, not only does the pain worsen, but treatment also becomes difficult.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to be discharged from hospital; to leave hospital)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 退院する: Refers to a recovered patient leaving the hospital, being officially discharged. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 入院する. Often used as 病院を退院する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To leave hospital/be discharged! "Thanks to your warm care, I recovered completely and left the hospital, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Discharged! B-Baka! I'm glad you are healthy. But don't think leaving the hospital gets you out of my doting hugs! I will continue to pamper you right by my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たいいんする(退院する)よ!『ハルカ部長、あなたの温かい看病のおかげで、すっかり元気になって退院する(退院できました)!』って…っ!退院!バカ!/// 元気になってよかったわね。でも、退院したからって私の看病(甘デレハグ)から離れられると思わないで!一生隣で甘やかし続けるわ!』
- 放置: Refers to neglecting something, leaving it alone/unattended, or abandoning a situation/object without taking proper care. Often used as 放置自転車 (abandoned bicycle) or 放置する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Neglect? Leave alone? How dare you leave me alone in the office for three hours without checking on me! ...っ, What if I got lonely?! Take care of your manager!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『放置?!残業中、私をオフィスで3時間も話しかけずに放置するなんていい度胸じゃない!…っ、私が寂しくて泣きそうになったらどうするのよ!責任とりなさい!』
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