Translation guide
A person who gives blood for medical use. In Japanese, the most common term is 献血者 (けんけつしゃ), but the act of donating blood (献血) is often emphasized over the person.
Referring to someone who gives blood, typically in a medical or volunteer context.
Standard term for a blood donor. Used in formal and medical contexts.
There is a shortage of blood donors.
He is a regular blood donor.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'person who donates blood'. More conversational than 献血者.
The number of people donating blood is increasing.
Technical/medical term for blood donor, often used in clinical or veterinary contexts. Less common in everyday language.
We check the health status of the blood donor.
Focusing on the action rather than the person. Often used in campaigns or when discussing the process.
In Japanese, it's often more natural to talk about the act of donating blood (献血) rather than labeling someone as a 'blood donor'. For example, 'I am a blood donor' is commonly expressed as '私は献血をしています' (I donate blood).
Blood donation saves lives.
Please sign the consent form for blood donation.