医師
ishi
doctor
医師は患者に診断を説明しました。
The doctor explained the diagnosis to the patient.
Medicine
formal
A licensed medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
この病院には優秀な医師が多いです。
This hospital has many excellent doctors.
In Japanese, '医師' specifically refers to a physician (MD) and not other medical professionals like nurses or dentists.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use '医師' in formal writing or professional settings, while '医者' is more casual.
Gold Rule
Professional Context
'医師' is the term used in official documents, medical licenses, and professional settings.
Word Origin
From '医' (medicine/doctor) + '師' (expert/master). The term combines the concept of medical practice with the idea of expertise.
Usage Notes
'医師' is the formal term for a doctor in professional or official contexts. '医者' is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
Word Breakdown
医
medicine
root師
expert/master
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