Meaning

Primary

Sick Person

Alternative

Patient

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A person who is sick is a sick person. They are also a patient, at least we can hope they are, for their sake.

Reading

びょうにん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Every sick person enjoys playing on their Nintendo (にん). You have the nastiest flu, but you've still got your Nintendo, so everything is fine.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 病人を支える

    to support a sick person

    病人を見る

    to look at a sick person

    病人を運ぶ

    to carry a sick person

Context Sentences

病人や、ケガ人はいますか?

Is anyone sick or injured?

病人には早くよくなってほしいですが、やっぱり近づかないでほしいです。

I want the patients to feel better soon, but still I don't want them to come near me.

お母さん、病人にそんな重い物持たさないでよ!

Mom, don't let a sick person carry such heavy stuff!

うちの姉は病人に対してだけ天使のように親切にする事ができます。

My sister can be kind of like an angel to sick people.

Kanji Composition