Translation of Japanese word "看護師" to English
看護師
かんごし
[kangoshi]
IPA: /kaŋgoɕi/
Meaning
NounA person involved in providing direct care for the sick: Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession.
How to use
看護師 (kangoshi) — 'nurse'. Gender-neutral term replacing the older female-only 看護婦 (kangofu).
🇬🇧 English
nurse
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 看護師
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かんごし
Romaji Transcription: kangoshi
Example Sentences
看護師は患者を優しく介護します。
かんごしは かんじゃを やさしく かいごします。
The nurse takes care of the patient with kindness.
看護師の仕事は大変です。
かんごしの しごとは たいへんです。
The nurse's job is tough.
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Common phrases
- 優しい看護師— kind nurse
- 看護師を呼ぶ— call a nurse
- 看護師になる— become a nurse
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Frequency rank: #451 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "看護師" mean?▼
The Japanese word "看護師" means "nurse" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "看護師"?▼
The word "看護師" is read as "かんごし" (kangoshi). 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 works as a doctor's assistant.".
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