Japanese word

歯科医

Pronunciation

Romajishikai

Meaning

  • noundentist

Example

その歯科医は子どもに優しいです。so no shi ka i wa ko do mo ni yasa shi i de su

That dentist is kind to children.

Illustration for 歯科医 (dentist)

More examples

明日、歯科医に行きます。asu shi ka i ni i ki ma su

Tomorrow, I will go to the dentist.

虫歯が気になるので、歯科医に相談します。mushi ba ga ki ni na ru no de shi ka i ni sō dan shi ma su

I will consult a dentist because I am concerned about a cavity.

Core concept

Refers to a doctor whose specialized work is caring for the teeth and other parts of the mouth.

Common phrases

  • 歯科医になるshi ka i ni na ru

    become a dentist

  • 歯科医に相談するshi ka i ni sō dan su ru

    consult a dentist

Similar words

歯医者haisha: A common everyday term for a doctor who treats teeth and other parts of the mouth.
歯科医師shikaishi: A formal professional title for a doctor who treats teeth and other parts of the mouth.

Definition in Japanese

歯や口の中の病気を診断し、治療する専門の医師。ha ya kuchi no naka no byō ki o shin dan shi chi ryō su ru sen mon no i shi

Word origin

歯科医 (shikai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 歯 (shi, "tooth"), 科 (ka, "medical field"), and 医 (i, "doctor").

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers often use 歯医者 (haisha) in ordinary conversation, whereas 歯科医 (shikai) commonly appears in formal or professional contexts.

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