Japanese

Meaning: medicine; medical art; doctor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

医

Example sentences

He aspired to the path of medicine and entered medical school after intense studying.
彼は外科医として働いている。
He works as a surgeon.
彼は「医は仁術なり」を信念として、患者に寄り添っている。
Believing that 'medicine is a benevolent art,' he stays close to his patients.

Usage Notes

Often used to refer to the field of medicine or the profession of a doctor.

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