ドクター
dokutānoun★BeginnerLoanword from English 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.
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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
Synonyms
Related Phrases
ドクターストップphrase
doctor's stop (medical intervention to halt an activity)
💡Pro Tip
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
suffix和英辞典