Japanese word

診療所

Pronunciation

Romajishinryōjo

Meaning

  • nounclinic

Example

駅の近くの診療所へ行きます。eki no chika ku no shin ryō jo e i ki ma su

I go to the clinic near the station.

Illustration for 診療所 (clinic)

More examples

まず診療所に電話して、予約を取ります。ma zu shin ryō jo ni den wa shi te yo yaku o to ri ma su

First, I will call the clinic and make an appointment.

Core concept

It centers on a smaller medical facility where people receive diagnosis and treatment without the broader services of a hospital.

Common phrases

  • 診療所に電話するshin ryō jo ni den wa su ru

    call a clinic

  • 診療所を受診するshin ryō jo o ju shin su ru

    visit a clinic for medical care

Similar words

クリニックkurinikku: A medical facility, often focused on outpatient care and sometimes a particular medical field.
医院iin: A medical facility usually run by a doctor or a small medical practice.
診察所shinsatsusho: A place where a doctor examines and treats patients, usually providing outpatient care.

Definition in Japanese

医師が診察や治療を行う、比較的小規模な医療施設。i shi ga shin satsu ya chi ryō o okona u hi kaku teki shō ki bo na i ryō shi setsu

Word origin

診療所 (shinryōjo) is a compound of 診療 (shinryō, "medical examination and treatment") and 所 (sho, "place"), with the initial consonant of 所 voiced to form じょ (jo).

Usage tips

  • In English, clinic often suggests scheduled or outpatient care, while infirmary commonly refers to a medical room in a school, workplace, or other institution.

Other meanings

  • infirmarynoun

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