Japanese dictionary
How to say "hospital" in Japanese
病院びょういん · byōin
"Hospital" in Japanese is 病院 (byōin). People use it even for small clinics: 病院に行く means "go to the doctor."
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Ways to say "hospital" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 病院びょういん · byōin | Hospital; clinic (general). |
| クリニックくりにっく · kurinikku | Clinic. |
| 入院にゅういん · nyūin | Being hospitalized. |
How to use it
Being admitted to the hospital is 入院する (nyūin suru), and leaving is 退院する (taiin suru).
Bring your health insurance card, 保険証 (hokenshō), to every visit.
Example sentences
- 熱があるので病院に行きます。Netsu ga aru node byōin ni ikimasu.I have a fever, so I'm going to the doctor.
- 近くに英語が話せる病院はありますか。Chikaku ni Eigo ga hanaseru byōin wa arimasu ka.Is there a hospital nearby where they speak English?
- 保険証を持ってきましたか。Hokenshō o motte kimashita ka.Did you bring your insurance card?
- 父が三日間入院しました。Chichi ga mikkakan nyūin shimashita.My father was in the hospital for three days.
- 病院の予約を取りました。Byōin no yoyaku o torimashita.I made a doctor's appointment.
- 駅前のクリニックは土曜日も開いています。Ekimae no kurinikku wa doyōbi mo aite imasu.The clinic in front of the station is open on Saturdays too.
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Questions
Do I need an appointment to see a doctor in Japan?
Many clinics accept walk-ins, but some require appointments. Large hospitals may require a referral letter, 紹介状 (shōkaijō).
What is 保険証?
保険証 (hokenshō) is your health insurance card. Show it at the reception desk to pay the insured rate.
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