English–Japanese

“internal medicine” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinaika

Example

今日は内科を受診します。kyō wa nai ka o ju shin shi ma su

I will see an internal medicine doctor today.

Illustration for 内科 (internal medicine)

How to say “internal medicine” in Japanese

“Internal medicine” in Japanese is 内科 (naika).

Covers the diagnosis and treatment of illness mainly through medicines and other non-surgical methods rather than operations.

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

Example sentences with 内科

症状が軽いうちに内科で診てもらいます。shō jō ga karu i u chi ni nai ka de mi te mo ra i ma su

I will see an internal medicine doctor while my symptoms are still mild.

Tips for using 内科

  • 内科 (naika) is a useful hospital word because its department label can cover several specialties, such as respiratory or digestive care.

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