Japanese word

皮膚科

Pronunciation

Romajihifuka

Meaning

  • noundermatology

Example

明日、皮膚科に行きます。asu hi fu ka ni i ki ma su

I am going to the dermatology department tomorrow.

Illustration for 皮膚科 (dermatology)

More examples

日焼けのあとに痛みが残ったため、皮膚科を受診しました。hi ya ke no a to ni ita mi ga noko tta ta me hi fu ka o ju shin shi ma shi ta

The pain remained after my sunburn, so I visited a dermatologist.

Core concept

Refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the health and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

Common phrases

  • 皮膚科に行くhi fu ka ni i ku

    go to a dermatologist

  • 皮膚科を受診するhi fu ka o ju shin su ru

    see a dermatologist

  • 皮膚科を予約するhi fu ka o yo yaku su ru

    make an appointment with a dermatologist

Definition in Japanese

皮膚を中心に、毛髪や爪などに生じる病気を扱う医学の分野。hi fu o chū shin ni mō hatsu ya tsume na do ni shō ji ru byō ki o atsuka u i gaku no bun ya

Word origin

The compound 皮膚科 (hifuka) joins 皮膚 (hifu, "skin") with 科 (ka, "field of study or department"), indicating a medical field focused on the skin.

Usage tips

  • A speaker can say 皮膚科 (hifuka) when discussing a routine clinic visit, even before knowing or naming the exact condition.

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