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N4 Kanji 147: 医
Meaning:
In Japanese, 医 means “doctor”.
How to read it:
| Kunyomi | None |
| Onyomi | い |
How to write it:
Origin:
It’s hard to remember this kanji by its origin. However, I will think of a way to help you remember it.
| 医 looks like a 矢 in a container. 矢 means “arrow”. This container is used for store alcohol. When someone got shot by the arrow, the doctor using the alcohol to reduce pain. So 医 stands for “doctor”. Note: Below is the origin and development of the kanji 矢. |
Development:
Vocabulary:
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 医者 | いしゃ | doctor |
| 医学 | いがく | medical science |
| 医療 | いりょう | medical treatment |
| 医師 | いし | doctor |
| 医薬 | いやく | medicine |
| 医科 | いか | medical department |
| 獣医 | じゅうい | veterinarian |
| 医大 | いだい | medical school |
| 軍医 | ぐんい | military doctor |
| 女医 | じょい | female doctor |
| 医務 | いむ | medical affairs |
| 医術 | いじゅつ | medical technique |
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