Meaning

Primary

Medical Science

Alternative

Medicine

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The study of medicine is medical science. It can also be called medicine, but make sure to think of it as the "medicine" where it has to do with "medical science."

Reading

いがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 医学者

    medical doctor

    医学研究

    medical research

    医学生

    medical student

Context Sentences

大学では医学を学びます。

I study medicine at university.

医学のテクノロジーのおかげで、私の母は今日も元気に生きています。

Thanks to medical technology, my mother is still alive and healthy today.

医学にくわしい先生の見方としては、どう思いますか?

From your perspective as a teacher who knows a lot about medicine, what do you think?

Kanji Composition