ナース

nāsu
nounBeginnerLoanword from Englishnurse
formal

A healthcare professional who provides medical care and support to patients, typically in hospitals or clinics.

ナースは患者の血圧を測りました

The nurse measured the patient's blood pressure.

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In Japanese, 'ナース' is a loanword from English and is commonly used in medical contexts.

Collocations

ナースステーションnurse stationナースコールnurse callナース服nurse uniform

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ナースになるphrase
to become a nurse
ナースの仕事phrase
nurse's job

💡Pro Tip

Gender-Neutral Usage

'ナース' is gender-neutral, unlike the older term '看護婦' which specifically refers to female nurses.

Gold Rule

Professional Context

Use 'ナース' in formal medical contexts, but be aware that '看護師' is the more professional and widely accepted term.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'nurse', borrowed into Japanese as 'ナース' to refer to medical professionals in the nursing field.

📝Usage Notes

While 'ナース' is commonly used, the more formal and traditional term is '看護師' (kangoshi). '看護婦' (kangofu) is an older term that is now considered somewhat outdated or gendered.

Word Breakdown

ナース
nurse
loanword
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