“Hospital” in Japanese is 病院 (びょういん), pronounced byōin.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Hospital or clinic. Careful: 美容院 (biyōin) is a hair salon, a classic mix-up.
Example sentences
- 病院はどこですか。びょういんはどこですか。Where is the hospital?
- 病院に行ったほうがいいです。びょういんにいったほうがいいです。You should go to the hospital.
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FAQ
How do you say hospital in Japanese?
Hospital in Japanese is 病院 (びょういん), pronounced “byōin”.
How do you write hospital in Japanese?
It's written 病院 with kanji, or びょういん in hiragana. Both are read byōin.
Is 病院 on the JLPT?
Yes. 病院 (byōin) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.