Japanese word

耳鼻科

Pronunciation

Romajijibika

Meaning

  • nounENT clinic

Example

耳鼻科で診てもらいます。ji bi ka de mi te mo ra i ma su

I will see a doctor at the ENT clinic.

Illustration for 耳鼻科 (ENT clinic)

More examples

鼻水が長引くので耳鼻科へ行きます。hana mizu ga naga bi ku no de ji bi ka e i ki ma su

I am going to the ENT clinic because my runny nose has lasted a long time.

Core concept

Refers to medical care focused on problems involving the ears, nose, and throat.

Common phrases

  • 耳鼻科へ行くji bi ka e i ku

    go to an ENT clinic

  • 耳鼻科で診てもらうji bi ka de mi te mo ra u

    see a doctor at an ENT clinic

  • 耳鼻科の診察ji bi ka no shin satsu

    ENT examination

Definition in Japanese

耳・鼻・のどの病気を診察・治療する診療科。mimi bi no do no byō ki o shin satsu chi ryō su ru shin ryō ka

Word origin

耳鼻科 (jibika) is a shortened form of 耳鼻咽喉科 (jibiinkōka): 耳 (ji, "ear") and 鼻 (bi, "nose") join 咽 (in, "throat"), 喉 (kō, "throat"), and 科 (ka, "department").

Usage tips

  • In English, ENT is the common short form for ear, nose, and throat medicine, while 耳鼻科 (jibika) commonly names the clinic or department in Japan.

Other meanings

  • otolaryngologynoun

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