医者

isha
noun★Beginner
formal

doctor; physician

医者に診てもらった

I saw a doctor.

彼は優秀な医者だ

He is an excellent doctor.

💡

Refers to a medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.

Collocations

医者に行くto go to the doctor医者になるto become a doctor

Synonyms

Related Phrases

医者の不養生proverb
the cobbler's children have no shoes (a doctor neglects their own health)

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Casual Usage

Use '医師' in formal or professional settings, while '医者' is more common in everyday conversation.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '医' (medicine, doctor) and '者' (person who does something)

📝Usage Notes

In formal contexts, '医師' is more commonly used, while '医者' is more casual.

Word Breakdown

医
medicine, doctor
root
+
者
person who does something
suffix
✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN