小児科
Meanings
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pediatrics
Medical department specializing in children's health; commonly used in hospital and clinic contexts.
My child had a fever, so I took them to the pediatrics department.
She is aiming to become a pediatrician.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の小児科に行くto go to the pediatrics department (at a place)
Since the fever wouldn't go down, I went to the pediatrics department at a nearby hospital.
- 小児科を受診するto see a doctor at the pediatrics department
Since my child was coughing, we saw a doctor at pediatrics.