“Doctor” in Japanese is 医者 (いしゃ), pronounced isha.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Doctor. Politely お医者さん, and addressed directly as 先生 (sensei).
Example sentences
- 医者に行きました。いしゃにいきました。I went to the doctor.
- 兄は医者です。あにはいしゃです。My older brother is a doctor.
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FAQ
How do you say doctor in Japanese?
Doctor in Japanese is 医者 (いしゃ), pronounced “isha”.
How do you write doctor in Japanese?
It's written 医者 with kanji, or いしゃ in hiragana. Both are read isha.
Is 医者 on the JLPT?
Yes. 医者 (isha) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.