Japanese Conversation · Level 91
60 words
Japanese word
獣医
Pronunciation
Romajijūi
Meaning
- nounvet
Example
猫を獣医に連れて行きます。neko o jū i ni tsu re te i ki ma su
I take my cat to the vet.
More examples
獣医さんが犬を診ます。jū i sa n ga inu o mi ma su
The vet examines the dog.
犬が食べてはいけない物を獣医に聞きます。inu ga ta be te wa i ke na i mono o jū i ni ki ki ma su
I ask the vet which foods dogs should not eat.
Core concept
Refers to a medical professional who diagnoses and treats animals rather than people.
Common phrases
獣医に相談するjū i ni sō dan su ru
consult a vet
獣医に診てもらうjū i ni mi te mo ra u
see a vet
獣医の診察を受けるjū i no shin satsu o u ke ru
get examined by a vet
Similar words
獣医師jūishi: A formal term for a licensed professional who provides medical care to animals.
Definition in Japanese
動物の病気やけがを診察し、治療する専門家。dō butsu no byō ki ya ke ga o shin satsu shi chi ryō su ru sen mon ka
Word origin
獣医 (jūi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 獣 (jū, "animal") and 医 (i, "doctor"), combining their meanings into "animal doctor."
Usage tips
- In English, vet is also a verb meaning to examine a person or thing carefully before accepting or approving it.
Related words
- 獣医師jūishiveterinariannoun
- 獣医学jūigakuveterinary medicinenoun