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“dermatology” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihifuka

Example

明日、皮膚科に行きます。asu hi fu ka ni i ki ma su

I am going to the dermatology department tomorrow.

Illustration for 皮膚科 (dermatology)

How to say “dermatology” in Japanese

“Dermatology” in Japanese is 皮膚科 (hifuka).

Refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the health and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

Full entry for 皮膚科: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 皮膚科

日焼けのあとに痛みが残ったため、皮膚科を受診しました。hi ya ke no a to ni ita mi ga noko tta ta me hi fu ka o ju shin shi ma shi ta

The pain remained after my sunburn, so I visited a dermatologist.

Tips for using 皮膚科

  • A speaker can say 皮膚科 (hifuka) when discussing a routine clinic visit, even before knowing or naming the exact condition.

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