病院
A medical facility where doctors and nurses provide treatment for sick or injured people. In Japan, it typically refers to larger institutions with 20 or more beds, as opposed to smaller clinics.
Examples
3 of 5昨日、近くの病院に行きました。
I went to a nearby hospital yesterday.
当病院では、最新の医療設備を整えております。
Our hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities.
体調悪いなら、早く病院行きなよ。
If you're feeling unwell, you should go to the hospital soon.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember 'Byō' (sick) + 'in' (institution). Think of the 'Byō' sounding like someone groaning in pain.
Quick Quiz
お腹が痛いので、___に行きます。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 病院
Examples
昨日、近くの病院に行きました。
everydayI went to a nearby hospital yesterday.
当病院では、最新の医療設備を整えております。
formalOur hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities.
体調悪いなら、早く病院行きなよ。
informalIf you're feeling unwell, you should go to the hospital soon.
病院の経営効率化に関する一考察。
academicA study on the improvement of hospital management efficiency.
弊社は多くの総合病院と提携しております。
businessOur company is partnered with many general hospitals.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
病院にかかる
to see a doctor / to seek medical attention
病院を見舞う
to visit someone in the hospital
野戦病院
field hospital (often used metaphorically for a chaotic workplace)
Often Confused With
Biyōin means 'beauty salon' or 'hairdresser'; notice the extra 'i' sound and the different kanji.
Usage Notes
Use 'byōin' for general medical facilities. While learners use it for everything, Japanese people use 'kurinikku' for small local offices and reserve 'byōin' for larger buildings.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is mispronouncing it as 'biyōin', which tells people you are going to get a haircut instead of medical help.
Memory Tip
Remember 'Byō' (sick) + 'in' (institution). Think of the 'Byō' sounding like someone groaning in pain.
Word Origin
From Sino-Japanese roots: 'Byō' (sickness/illness) and 'in' (institution/facility).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, you often need a referral from a small clinic to visit a large 'byōin' without paying an additional first-visit fee.
Quick Quiz
お腹が痛いので、___に行きます。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 病院
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