noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
percussion; tapping; examining by tapping
Medical term: tapping the body surface to assess underlying structures. Used as a noun or with する.
医師は患者の背中を打診して肺の状態を調べた。
The doctor percussed the patient's back to check the condition of the lungs.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
sounding out; making an approach; testing the waters
Figurative use: discreetly asking or probing to gauge someone's intentions, opinion, or reaction before making a formal proposal.
新しいプロジェクトについて、まず取引先に打診してみます。
I'll first sound out our business partner about the new project.
転職の可能性を上司に打診した。
I tentatively approached my boss about the possibility of changing jobs.