A1 noun Neutral #3,235 most common

病院

byōin /bʲoːiɴ/

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

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1

昨日、近くの病院に行きました。

I went to a nearby hospital yesterday.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
病院
Verb
入院する
Related
病室
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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

1

昨日、近くの病院に行きました。

everyday

I went to a nearby hospital yesterday.

2

当病院では、最新の医療設備を整えております。

formal

Our hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities.

3

体調悪いなら、早く病院行きなよ。

informal

If you're feeling unwell, you should go to the hospital soon.

4

病院の経営効率化に関する一考察。

academic

A study on the improvement of hospital management efficiency.

5

弊社は多くの総合病院と提携しております。

business

Our company is partnered with many general hospitals.

Word Family

Noun
病院
Verb
入院する
Related
病室

Common Collocations

病院に通う to commute to/visit the hospital regularly
病院に入院する to be hospitalized
大学病院 university hospital
病院の先生 hospital doctor
救急病院 emergency hospital

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

病院 vs 美容院

Biyōin means 'beauty salon' or 'hairdresser'; notice the extra 'i' sound and the different kanji.

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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.

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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.

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Memory Tip

Remember 'Byō' (sick) + 'in' (institution). Think of the 'Byō' sounding like someone groaning in pain.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Japanese roots: 'Byō' (sickness/illness) and 'in' (institution/facility).

Grammar Patterns

Usually used with particles like に (to/at) or へ (towards). Can be used with the honorific 'o' (o-byōin) when showing respect to the facility or staff.
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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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