看護師
kangoshinoun★Intermediate
🏥Medicine
formal
A nurse; a healthcare professional who provides patient care under the supervision of doctors
看護師は患者の体温を測りました。
The nurse took the patient's temperature.
看護師は注射を打つ前に手を消毒しました。
The nurse sterilized her hands before giving the injection.
💡
In Japan, '看護師' is a licensed professional who has completed specialized training in nursing.
Collocations
看護師の仕事a nurse's job看護師になるto become a nurse看護師の制服nurse's uniform
Synonyms
Related Phrases
看護師長phrase
head nurse
💡Pro Tip
Gender-neutral term
Use '看護師' for both male and female nurses to avoid outdated language.
⚡Gold Rule
Professional title
'看護師' is a formal title for licensed nurses in Japan.
📖Word Origin
From '看護' (nursing/care) + '師' (professional/expert)
📝Usage Notes
'看護師' is gender-neutral, while '看護婦' is an older term that specifically refers to female nurses and is now considered outdated.
Word Breakdown
看護
nursing/care
root師
professional/expert
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN