noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Used for taking practical steps to deal with a matter, problem, item, or situation. It is somewhat formal or administrative compared with everyday 言い方 such as 対処する.
書類の不備は、担当者がその場で処置した。
The person in charge dealt with the defect in the documents on the spot.
問題が大きくなる前に、適切な処置が必要だ。
Appropriate measures are needed before the problem grows larger.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
medical treatment; medical care; treatment of an injury
Medical use, often for treating a wound, injury, or urgent condition; common in compounds such as 応急処置.
医師はすぐに傷口を処置した。
The doctor treated the wound immediately.
救急隊員が現場で応急処置をした。
The paramedics gave first aid at the scene.