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clinic, doctor's office
A small medical facility, typically run by a single doctor or small group.
近くの医院に行きました。
I went to a nearby clinic.
内科医院で診てもらった。
I was examined at an internal medicine clinic.
歯科医院を予約した。
I made an appointment at the dental clinic.
医院 refers to a small clinic or doctor's office.
COMMON TYPES:
- 内科医院 (internal medicine clinic)
- 歯科医院 (dental clinic)
- 眼科医院 (eye clinic)
- 皮膚科医院 (dermatology clinic)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 医院: clinic (small, private)
- 病院: hospital (larger facility)
- クリニック: clinic (loanword)