診療所
also: しんりょうしょ
Meanings
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clinic; medical office; infirmary
A medical facility where patients are examined and treated, typically smaller than a hospital. Often used for private practices or small community clinics.
A new clinic opened near the station.
He runs a small medical office in town.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に診療所を開くto open a clinic in a place
He opened a clinic in a rural village.
- 診療所で診察を受けるto be examined at a clinic
I had a cold, so I got examined at a nearby clinic.
- 診療所に通うto regularly visit a clinic
My grandmother visits that clinic every week.