English–Japanese
“psychiatry” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseishinka
Example
兄は精神科で働いています。ani wa sei shin ka de hatara i te i ma su
My older brother works in psychiatry.
How to say “psychiatry” in Japanese
“Psychiatry” in Japanese is 精神科 (seishinka).
Names the medical field and hospital department that diagnoses and treats disorders of the mind and behavior.
Example sentences with 精神科
気分の落ち込みが続くなら、早めに精神科を受診してください。ki bun no o chi ko mi ga tsuzu ku na ra haya me ni sei shin ka o ju shin shi te ku da sa i
If your low mood continues, please seek psychiatric care promptly.
Tips for using 精神科
- In Japanese hospitals, 精神科 (seishinka) names the department for mental health care, while psychiatry can refer to the field itself.