クリニック
くりにっく
noun
clinic
1.
clinic; doctor's office
A small medical facility, typically a private practice smaller than a hospital, providing outpatient care.
駅前のクリニックに行く。
I go to the clinic in front of the station.
皮膚科クリニックを予約した。
I made an appointment at a dermatology clinic.
この辺には内科クリニックが多い。
There are many internal medicine clinics in this area.
クリニック is commonly used for small private medical practices.
COMMON TYPES:
- 内科クリニック: internal medicine clinic
- 皮膚科クリニック: dermatology clinic
- 歯科クリニック: dental clinic
- 美容クリニック: cosmetic/beauty clinic
- 心療内科クリニック: psychosomatic medicine clinic
COMPARISON:
- クリニック/診療所: small clinic, outpatient care only
- 病院: hospital, has beds for inpatients
NUANCE:
クリニック sounds more modern and is often used in the names of newer private practices, while 医院 is a more traditional term for a doctor's office.