Drops of water or raindrops; small falling droplets (often used in literary or poetic contexts).
窓ガラスに点滴がポツリポツリと当たっている。
Tiny drops are pattering against the window glass.
朝の庭にはまだ点滴が残っていた。
There were still drops in the garden in the morning.
An intravenous drip (IV): administering fluids or medication via a drip into a vein.
高熱が続いたので病院で点滴を受けた。
Because the high fever continued, I received an IV drip at the hospital.
手術後は点滴で栄養を補給した。
After the surgery I was given nutrition through an IV drip.
点滴の針が抜けないようにテープで固定した。
The IV needle was taped in place so it wouldn't come out.