Japanese word

精神科

Pronunciation

Romajiseishinka

Meaning

  • nounpsychiatry

Example

兄は精神科で働いています。ani wa sei shin ka de hatara i te i ma su

My older brother works in psychiatry.

Illustration for 精神科 (psychiatry)

More examples

気分の落ち込みが続くなら、早めに精神科を受診してください。ki bun no o chi ko mi ga tsuzu ku na ra haya me ni sei shin ka o ju shin shi te ku da sa i

If your low mood continues, please seek psychiatric care promptly.

Core concept

Names the medical field and hospital department that diagnoses and treats disorders of the mind and behavior.

Common phrases

  • 精神科を受診するsei shin ka o ju shin su ru

    seek psychiatric care

  • 精神科で診てもらうsei shin ka de mi te mo ra u

    see a psychiatrist

Similar words

精神医学seishinigaku: The medical field concerned with diagnosing and treating disorders of the mind and behavior.
心療内科shinryōnaika: A medical department that treats physical symptoms linked to psychological stress.
メンタルクリニックmentarukurinikku: A clinic that provides outpatient care for mental health problems.

Definition in Japanese

心の病気や心の働きの乱れを診断し治療する医療の診療科。kokoro no byō ki ya kokoro no hatara ki no mida re o shin dan shi chi ryō su ru i ryō no shin ryō ka

Word origin

Combines 精神 (seishin, "mind") and 科 (ka, "medical department"), forming a term for a medical department devoted to mental disorders.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese hospitals, 精神科 (seishinka) names the department for mental health care, while psychiatry can refer to the field itself.

Other meanings

  • psychiatric departmentnoun

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