Japanese dictionary
How to say "doctor" in Japanese
医者いしゃ · isha
"Doctor" in Japanese is 医者 (isha). When speaking to a doctor, call them 先生 (sensei).
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Ways to say "doctor" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 医者いしゃ · isha | Doctor. |
| お医者さんおいしゃさん · oishasan | Doctor (polite, conversation). |
| 先生せんせい · sensei | Doctor (when addressing one). |
| 医師いし · ishi | Physician. Formal. |
How to use it
"Go to the doctor" is usually 病院に行く (byōin ni iku), "go to the hospital," even for a small clinic.
A doctorate is 博士 (hakase or hakushi).
Example sentences
- 熱があるので医者に行きます。Netsu ga aru node isha ni ikimasu.I have a fever, so I'm going to the doctor.
- 先生、薬は何日分ですか。Sensei, kusuri wa nannichibun desu ka.Doctor, how many days of medicine is this?
- 英語が話せるお医者さんはいますか。Eigo ga hanaseru oishasan wa imasu ka.Is there a doctor who speaks English?
- 医師の診断書が必要です。Ishi no shindansho ga hitsuyō desu.A doctor's note is required.
- 姉は小児科の医者です。Ane wa shōnika no isha desu.My older sister is a pediatrician.
- 医者に一週間休むように言われました。Isha ni isshūkan yasumu yō ni iwaremashita.The doctor told me to rest for a week.
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Questions
How do you address a doctor in Japan?
Call them 先生 (sensei), or use their name with 先生, as in 田中先生.
What is a 診断書?
診断書 (shindansho) is a medical certificate or doctor's note. Employers may ask for one if you take several sick days.
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