Japanese

びょういん
Meaning: hospital; clinic
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

体調が悪いので、明日は病院へ行くつもりだ。
I'm not feeling well, so I plan to go to the hospital tomorrow.
早めに病院へ行った方がいいですよ。
You should go to the hospital early.
この建物はもともと病院だった。
This building was originally a hospital.
症状が悪化したら、病院に行ってください。
If the symptoms get worse, please go to the hospital.
すぐに病院で手当てを受けてください。
Please get medical treatment at the hospital immediately.

Usage Notes

Refers to medical facilities. In Japan, a 'byōin' specifically has 20 or more beds.

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