接 骨 院(せっこついん)

せっこついん

noun

bone-setting clinic; osteopathic clinic

1. bone-setting clinic; osteopathic clinic

A clinic run by a licensed bonesetter (柔道整復師(じゅうどうせいふくし)) that treats bone fractures, sprains, joint problems, and musculoskeletal issues through manual therapy.

足首(あしくび)を捻挫(ねんざ)して接骨院(せっこついん)に行(い)った。

I sprained my ankle and went to a bone-setting clinic.

駅前(えきまえ)に新(あたら)しい接骨院(せっこついん)ができた。

A new bone-setting clinic opened in front of the station.

スポーツで怪我(けが)をしたときは、整形外科(せいけいげか)か接骨院(せっこついん)に行(い)くとよい。

When you get a sports injury, it's good to go to an orthopedic clinic or a bone-setting clinic.

Compound of 接骨(せっこつ) (bonesetting) + 院(いん) (institution, clinic). These clinics are widespread in Japan and treat musculoskeletal problems using hands-on techniques.

Common collocations

接骨院(せっこついん)に通(かよ)う: to go to a bone-setting clinic regularly
接骨院(せっこついん)で治療(ちりょう)を受(う)ける: to receive treatment at a bone-setting clinic
接骨院(せっこついん)を開業(かいぎょう)する: to open a bone-setting practice

Cultural note

Bone-setting clinics are extremely common in Japan, found in most neighborhoods. They are staffed by 柔道整復師(じゅうどうせいふくし) (licensed bonesetters), whose practice historically developed from martial arts injury treatment. National health insurance covers some treatments.

Similar words

整骨院(せいこついん): same as 接骨院(せっこついん) — alternative name for the same type of clinic
整形外科(せいけいげか): orthopedic surgery/clinic — Western medical approach; uses X-rays, surgery
整体(せいたい): chiropractic, bodywork — unlicensed practice; not covered by insurance

Related Words

Compare: 整骨院(せいこついん) (same)

Compare: 整形外科(せいけいげか) (orthopedic surgery/clinic)

Compare: 整体(せいたい) (chiropractic, bodywork)

Compare: 治療院(ちりょういん) (clinic)

Compare: 整体院(せいたいいん) (bodywork clinic)

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Added 2026.3.31 18:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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