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看護師

kangoshi
nurse

看護師は患者のケアをしています

The nurse is taking care of the patient.


formal

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

看護師は患者の健康状態を観察し、医師の指示に従って治療を実施します

Nurses observe the patient's health condition and carry out treatments according to the doctor's instructions.

In Japan, nurses are required to complete a rigorous education and training program before becoming licensed.

Collocations

看護師の仕事nurse's job看護師不足nurse shortage看護師の資格nurse's license

Synonyms

ナース看護婦

Related Phrases

看護師になるphrase
to become a nurse
看護師の制服phrase
nurse's uniform

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use '看護師' in professional or formal contexts, while 'ナース' is more casual.

Gold Rule

Professional Title

'看護師' is the official term for a licensed nurse in Japan.

Word Origin

From 看護 (kango, 'nursing') + 師 (shi, 'professional'). The term reflects the formal role of nurses in healthcare settings.

Usage Notes

While 'ナース' (nāsu) is a common colloquial term for 'nurse,' '看護師' is the formal and professional designation.

Word Breakdown

看護
nursing
root
+
師
professional
suffix
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