いしゃ
ishageneral
Doctor is いしゃ (isha) in Japanese. The polite form is おいしゃさん (oishasan), and when speaking to a doctor you call them せんせい (sensei).
Meaning: medical professional (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| いしゃ | isha | general |
| おいしゃさん | oishasan | polite |
| せんせい | sensei | address |
いしゃ (isha) names the profession. When you talk to your doctor, せんせい (sensei) is used, the same word that is used for teachers.
When do people say it?
The title せんせい (sensei) is used for doctors, teachers and lawyers as a sign of respect.
Did you know?
- The kanji 医者 (isha) means "healing person".
Examples in context
- いしゃになりたいです。isha ni naritai desu.I want to become a doctor.
- せんせい、おねがいします。sensei, onegai shimasu.Doctor, please help me.
Example conversation
Mr. Mori visits a clinic and speaks with the Doctor.
- Doctorどうしましたか。dō shimashita ka.What seems to be the problem?
- Mr. Moriあたまがいたいです。atama ga itai desu.I have a headache.
- Doctorくすりを出しますね。kusuri o dashimasu ne.I will give you medicine.
