病院

byouin

Translations

1. hospital
2. clinic

Notes

The term '病院' is commonly used in Japan to refer to both hospitals and larger clinics. It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In Japan, hospitals often provide a wide range of medical services, and the term can encompass both general and specialized medical facilities.

Examples

彼は病院に行きました。

Kare wa byouin ni ikimashita.

He went to the hospital.

病院はどこですか?

Byouin wa doko desu ka?

Where is the hospital?