Translation guide
The medical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to as 耳鼻咽喉科 (jibiinkōka), often shortened to 耳鼻科 (jibika) in casual contexts.
Referring to the field of medicine or a hospital department specializing in ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Standard formal term for otolaryngology or ENT. Used in hospital signs, medical contexts, and official names.
耳鼻咽喉科の診察を受けました。
I had a consultation at the ENT department.
Common abbreviation of 耳鼻咽喉科. Widely used in everyday conversation and clinic names.
耳鼻科に行ってきます。
I'm going to the ENT clinic.
The academic discipline of otolaryngology. Used in university departments or research contexts.
彼は耳鼻咽喉科学の教授です。
He is a professor of otolaryngology.
Referring to a doctor who specializes in otolaryngology.
Formal term for an otolaryngologist.
耳鼻咽喉科医に診てもらいました。
I was examined by an ENT doctor.
Abbreviated term for an ENT doctor, common in everyday speech.
あの耳鼻科医はとても親切です。
That ENT doctor is very kind.
Casual, respectful way to refer to an ENT doctor, especially in conversation.
耳鼻科の先生に聞いてみます。
I'll ask the ENT doctor.
While 耳鼻咽喉科 is the full term, most Japanese people simply say 耳鼻科 when talking about going to the ENT doctor or clinic. Hospital signs may use the full term.