Translation of Japanese word "医者" to English
医者
いしゃ
[isha]
IPA: /iɕa/
Meaning
NounA physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are DO, DPM, MD, DMD, or DDS in the US, or MBBS or BDS in the UK.
How to use
医者 (isha) — 'doctor / physician'. Polite: お医者さん (oishasan). Formal title: 医師 (ishi). 歯医者 (haisha) — dentist.
🇬🇧 English
doctor
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 医者
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いしゃ
Romaji Transcription: isha
Example Sentences
医者に相談してください。
いしゃに そうだんして ください。
Please consult a doctor.
私の医者は優しい人です。
わたしの いしゃは やさしい ひとです。
My doctor is a kind person.
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Common phrases
- 医者に行く— to go to the doctor
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Frequency rank: #450 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "医者" mean?▼
The Japanese word "医者" means "doctor" in English.
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The word "医者" is read as "いしゃ" (isha). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a person who treats illnesses or injuries.".
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