Japanese Conversation · Level 71
75 words
Japanese word
歯医者
Pronunciation
Romajihaisha
Meaning
- noundentist
Example
明日、歯医者へ行きます。asu ha i sha e i ki ma su
I am going to the dentist tomorrow.
More examples
歯が痛いので、歯医者に相談します。ha ga ita i no de ha i sha ni sō dan shi ma su
My tooth hurts, so I will consult a dentist.
Core concept
Refers to the medical professional who examines and treats teeth and the mouth.
Common phrases
歯医者に行くha i sha ni i ku
go to the dentist
歯医者の予約ha i sha no yo yaku
dentist appointment
Similar words
歯科医shikai: A formal term for a medical professional who examines and treats teeth and the mouth.
Definition in Japanese
歯や口の病気を診察し、治療する医師。ha ya kuchi no byō ki o shin satsu shi chi ryō su ru i shi
Word origin
The compound 歯 (ha, "tooth") + 医者 (isha, "doctor") literally means "tooth doctor" and refers to a dentist.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 歯医者 (haisha) can mean either the dentist or the dental clinic, so 歯医者へ行く (haisha e iku) can mean going to the dentist's office.