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How do you say "veterinarian" in Japanese?
獣医
juui
In Japanese, "veterinarian" is 獣医 (juui).
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Pronunciation
Say juu-I, just two syllables total, with the first held long like 'joo' and the second a quick clear i.
Writing and usage
獣医 is written using kanji. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
獣医が病気の犬を治療しました。
juui ga byouki no inu wo chiryou shimashita.
The veterinarian treated the sick dog.
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How to remember 獣医
Juui is short and sharp, like the quick check a vet gives a nervous dog - juu, then i, done.
Related words
- surgeon 外科医 gekai
- pharmacist 薬剤師 yakuzaishi
- teacher 教師 kyoushi
- professor 教授 kyouju
- architect 建築家 kenchikuka
- judge 裁判官 saibankan
- police 警察 keisatsu
- firefighter 消防士 shouboushi
- soldier 兵士 heishi
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Questions about 獣医
How do you pronounce 獣医?
Say juu-I, just two syllables total, with the first held long like 'joo' and the second a quick clear i.
Is 獣医 formal or casual?
獣医 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 獣医 written in Japanese?
獣医 is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as juui.
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