Japanese word

病院

Pronunciation

Romajibyōin

Meaning

  • nounhospital

Example

明日病院へ行きます。ashita byō in e i ki ma su

I am going to the hospital tomorrow.

Illustration for 病院 (hospital)

More examples

病院で先生に診てもらいます。byō in de sen sei ni mi te mo ra i ma su

I see the doctor at the hospital.

母は今、病院にいます。haha wa ima byō in ni i ma su

My mother is at the hospital now.

Core concept

病院 (byōin) refers to a medical facility where people receive diagnosis and treatment.

Common phrases

  • 病院へ行くbyō in e i ku

    go to the hospital

  • 病院に入院するbyō in ni nyū in su ru

    be admitted to the hospital

  • 病院にいるbyō in ni i ru

    be at the hospital

Similar words

医院iin: A facility where doctors examine and treat patients, usually without overnight stays.
診療所shinryōjo: A small facility for examining and treating patients who do not stay overnight.

Definition in Japanese

病気やけがをした人が診察や治療を受ける施設。byō ki ya ke ga o shi ta hito ga shin satsu ya chi ryō o u ke ru shi setsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 病院 (byōin) combines 病 (byō, "illness") and 院 (in, "institution"), giving the sense of an institution for illness.

Usage tips

  • In Japan, 病院 (byōin) often appears in the names of medical facilities, so recognizing this compound helps identify hospitals on signs.

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