Japanese word

診療

Pronunciation

Romajishinryō

Meaning

  • nounmedical care

Example

この病院では土曜日も診療しています。ko no byō in de wa do yō hi mo shin ryō shi te i ma su

This hospital also provides medical care on Saturdays.

Illustration for 診療 (medical care)

More examples

この病院では、予約なしで診療を受けられますか。ko no byō in de wa yo yaku na shi de shin ryō o u ke ra re ma su ka

Can I receive medical care at this hospital without an appointment?

Core concept

Describes professional examination and treatment provided to a patient as part of medical care.

Common phrases

  • 診療を受けるshin ryō o u ke ru

    receive medical care

  • 診療を行うshin ryō o okona u

    provide medical care

Similar words

診察shinsatsu: An examination of a patient to assess the condition and identify possible illness.
治療chiryō: Care given to relieve, manage, or cure an illness or injury.
医療iryō: The organized work of preventing, examining, and treating illness.

Definition in Japanese

医師などが患者を診察し、病気やけがの治療を行うこと。i shi na do ga kan ja o shin satsu shi byō ki ya ke ga no chi ryō o okona u ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 診療 (shinryō) combines 診 (shin, "examine") and 療 (ryō, "treat"), expressing examination and treatment.

Usage tips

  • The noun 診療 (shinryō) is common in formal discussions of hospitals and public services, while casual speakers may choose simpler wording in personal conversation.

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