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nurse's office; school infirmary
A room in Japanese schools where students can rest when sick or receive first aid.
気分が悪くて保健室に行った。
I felt sick so I went to the nurse's office.
保健室で休んでいる。
I'm resting in the nurse's office.
保健室の先生に相談した。
I consulted with the school nurse.
保健室の先生 = school nurse
保健室 is staffed by a {保健室の先生|ほけんしつのせんせい} or 養護教諭 (ようごきょうゆ, school nurse/health teacher). Students can rest there when feeling unwell.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 保健室に行く: to go to the nurse's office
- 保健室で休む: to rest in the nurse's office
CULTURAL NOTE:
The school nurse often provides emotional support as well as physical first aid.