1.
doctor, physician
A medical professional who diagnoses and treats patients.
医者に行く。
To go to the doctor.
医者になりたい。
I want to become a doctor.
熱があるので、医者に診てもらった。
I had a fever, so I had a doctor examine me.
医者は「もっと休んでください」と言った。
The doctor said, "Please rest more."
お腹が痛くて医者に行ったら、薬をもらった。
I went to the doctor because my stomach hurt, and I received medicine.
医者 is the common word for doctor.
RELATED WORDS:
- 医者: doctor (common)
- 医師: physician (formal/official)
- お医者さん: doctor (polite)
- 歯医者: dentist
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 医者に行く (go to the doctor)
- 医者に診てもらう (be examined by a doctor)