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ドクター
dokutāLoanword from English doctor
doctor
私はドクターに診てもらいました。
I saw a doctor.
formal
A medical professional who provides healthcare services, diagnoses illnesses, and prescribes treatments.
ドクターは私の健康状態をチェックしました。
The doctor checked my health condition.
In Japanese, 'ドクター' is commonly used to refer to medical doctors, though it can also refer to other professionals with 'doctor' titles (e.g., PhD holders).
Collocations
ドクターに診てもらうto see a doctorドクターの診察doctor's examination
Related Phrases
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Formal vs. Informal Usage
'ドクター' is more casual and commonly used in everyday speech, while '医者' is more formal and used in written contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'doctor,' borrowed into Japanese and written in katakana to represent foreign loanwords.
Usage Notes
While 'ドクター' is widely used, '医者' (isha) is more commonly used in formal or written contexts.
Word Breakdown
ドク
doctor
rootター
suffix indicating a person or role
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