裂傷

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The spelling is 裂傷, read れっしょう, and it combines 裂, meaning split or tear, with 傷, meaning wound.
• Basic usage: The basic sense of 裂傷 is a laceration or cut in which skin or tissue has been torn by impact or a sharp object.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A torn wound rather than injury in general
  • Both examples use the form 裂傷. Unlike the broad 傷, it specifically identifies a wound where the skin or tissue has split or torn.
• A shallow arm cut and treatment of a leg wound
  • 転んだ際に腕へ浅い裂傷を負った。 — I suffered a shallow cut on my arm when I fell.
  • 医師が脚の裂傷を丁寧に処置した。 — The doctor carefully treated the laceration on my leg.