Japanese Conversation · Level 49
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Japanese word
歯科
Pronunciation
Romajishika
Meaning
- noundentistry
Example
将来は歯科で働きたいです。shō rai wa shi ka de hatara ki ta i de su
I want to work in dentistry in the future.
More examples
私は半年に一度、歯科で検診を受けています。watashi wa han toshi ni ichi do shi ka de ken shin o u ke te i ma su
I have a checkup at the dentist twice a year.
Core concept
Covers professional knowledge and treatment focused on keeping teeth and the mouth healthy.
Common phrases
歯科医院shi ka i in
dental clinic
歯科検診shi ka ken shin
dental checkup
歯科治療shi ka chi ryō
dental treatment
Similar words
歯学shigaku: The academic study of the teeth, mouth, and related diseases.
Definition in Japanese
歯の病気や口腔の健康を扱う医療の専門分野。ha no byō ki ya kō kō no ken kō o atsuka u i ryō no sen mon bun ya
Word origin
The compound 歯科 (shika) combines 歯 (shi, "tooth") with 科 (ka, "field or department") to name the field of dentistry.
Usage tips
- The word dentistry can refer to both the academic field and the profession practiced by dentists, so it fits naturally in statements about studying or working in it.
Other meanings
- dental carenoun