Translation guide
In Japanese schools, the role of a school nurse is typically referred to with specific terms that reflect the educational and healthcare system. The most common term is 養護教諭, but other related terms exist depending on context.
The licensed teacher who provides health services and health education in schools.
The official title for a school nurse in Japan, who is a licensed educator specializing in school health. This is the standard term used in elementary, junior high, and high schools.
養護教諭は生徒の健康管理を担当しています。
The school nurse is in charge of students' health management.
彼女は養護教諭の資格を持っています。
She has a school nurse license.
Literally 'school nurse', but this term is less common than 養護教諭. It may be used in contexts where the nurse is not a licensed teacher but a registered nurse working in a school setting, such as in private or international schools.
この学校には学校看護師が常駐しています。
A school nurse is stationed at this school.
The room where the school nurse works and students go for health issues.
The school health room or nurse's office. This is where the school nurse (養護教諭) works. Students visit here when they feel unwell or need health advice.
気分が悪いので保健室に行きます。
I feel sick, so I'm going to the school nurse's office.
保健室の先生に相談してください。
Please consult the school nurse.
How to call or mention the school nurse in conversation.
In school settings, the school nurse is often addressed as 先生 (sensei), similar to teachers. You can say [Name]先生 or just 先生 when speaking directly.
先生、ちょっと頭が痛いんです。
Nurse, I have a bit of a headache.
田中先生は保健室にいますか？
Is Ms. Tanaka (the school nurse) in the health room?
Literally 'the teacher of the health room', a common way to refer to the school nurse when speaking to others, especially students or parents.
保健室の先生に診てもらいました。
I had the school nurse take a look at me.
In Japan, the school nurse (養護教諭) is a teaching position, not just a medical role. They are involved in health education and often serve as a counselor for students. The health room (保健室) is a common refuge for students with physical or emotional concerns.