クリニック
Meanings
1
clinic; doctor's office; outpatient medical facility
Usually refers to a smaller medical facility, often private or specialized, rather than a large general hospital.
I saw a doctor at the clinic in front of the station.
A new dental clinic has opened.
2
workshop; skills clinic; coaching session
Less general than ワークショップ; often used in compounds such as テニスクリニック or ギタークリニック for expert instruction or practical coaching.
I took part in a tennis workshop led by a professional player.
A guitar clinic will be held this weekend.
Usage patterns
- クリニックに通うto visit a clinic regularly (as a patient)
I go to the clinic every week for my back pain.
- 〈事〉クリニックに参加するto take part in a (skills) clinic or coaching session
I took part in a tennis clinic during summer vacation.
- クリニックを開くto open (start) a clinic
He opened a small clinic near the station.
- 〈事〉クリニックを受診するto see a doctor at a clinic (about a condition)
My cold got worse, so I saw a doctor at a nearby clinic.