EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a command or request polite.
日本語: 文頭に「Please」を置くことで、指示や依頼をより丁寧な表現にすることができます。
Please open the door.
ドアを開けてください。
EN: In a professional setting like a doctor's office, it is common to use the patient's first name to create a friendly atmosphere, while the patient usually addresses the doctor by their title and last name.
EN: Use 'Dr.' followed by a last name to show respect to a medical professional or someone with a PhD.
日本語: 苗字の前に「Dr.」を付けることで、医師や博士に対する敬意を表します。
Good afternoon, Dr. Smith.
こんにちは、スミス先生。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, it is standard to address doctors by 'Dr.' and their last name. Using only 'Doctor' is also common and polite.
EN: Use 'How are you + verb-ing' to ask about someone's current state or health condition.
日本語: 「How are you + verb-ing」を使って、相手の現在の状態や体調について尋ねます。
How are you doing today?
今日の気分はいかがですか?
EN: In a medical context, this is a standard professional way for a doctor to begin a consultation. It is more specific than a general 'How are you?' and focuses on the patient's health.
EN: Use 'to be honest' at the beginning or end of a sentence to show you are telling the truth, especially when the news is not good.
日本語: 文頭や文末に「to be honest」を置くことで、正直な気持ちを伝えていることを示せます。特に、少し言いにくいことを伝える際に便利です。
To be honest, I don't like this coffee.
正直言って、私はこのコーヒーがあまり好きではありません。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when a doctor asks 'How are you feeling?', it is expected that you give an honest answer about your symptoms rather than just saying 'I'm fine'.
EN: Use 'I'm sorry to hear that' to show empathy when someone shares bad news or feels unwell.
日本語: 誰かが悪い知らせを伝えたり体調を崩したりしているとき、共感や気遣いを示すために「I'm sorry to hear that」を使用します。
I'm sorry to hear that your cat is sick.
あなたの猫ちゃんが病気だと聞いて気の毒に思います。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often use empathetic phrases like 'I'm sorry to hear that' to build rapport with patients before moving to clinical questions.
EN: Use 'I have a + [health problem]' to describe symptoms or illnesses.
日本語: 症状や病気を説明する際は「I have a + [健康上の問題]」を使用します。
I have a stomach ache.
胃が痛いです。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients are encouraged to be specific about the severity of pain using adjectives like 'bad', 'sharp', or 'dull'.
EN: Use 'feel' followed by an adjective to describe your physical or emotional state. 'All the time' is a common phrase meaning 'constantly' or 'always'.
日本語: 身体的または感情的な状態を表すには、「feel」の後に形容詞を続けます。「All the time」は「いつも」「絶えず」を意味するよく使われるフレーズです。
I feel happy all the time.
私はいつも幸せを感じています。
EN: In a medical context, being specific about the duration (all the time) helps doctors understand the severity of the illness.
EN: Use 'did' to ask questions about the past. After 'did', the main verb (like 'start') must be in its base form.
日本語: 過去のことについて質問する際は「did」を使用します。「did」の後につく主要な動詞(「start」など)は、必ず原形になります。
When did you eat lunch?
昼食はいつ食べましたか?
EN: In a medical context, doctors use 'When did... start?' to establish a timeline for an illness, which is crucial for diagnosis.
EN: Use the past tense 'started' and the word 'ago' to talk about when something happened in the past.
日本語: 過去の特定の時点に起きた出来事について話す際は、過去形の動詞「started」と「ago」(〜前)を使用します。
I finished my homework two hours ago.
私は2時間前に宿題を終えました。
EN: In medical contexts, being specific about when symptoms started (e.g., 'three days ago') helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer help or tell someone what you are about to do.
日本語: 丁寧にいかを手伝い出たり、これから行うことを相手に伝えたりする際には「Let me + 動詞」を使用します。
Let me help you with those bags.
それらのバッグを持ち上げるのをお手伝いしましょう。
EN: In a medical context, doctors often use 'Let me...' to explain their actions before touching a patient, which is both professional and reassuring.
EN: Use 'have a + [health problem]' to describe symptoms or illnesses you are experiencing.
日本語: 現在経験している症状や病気を説明する際には「have a + [健康上の問題]」を使用します。
I have a cold.
風邪をひきました。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, body temperature is often measured in Fahrenheit (°F), but Celsius (°C) is standard in medical contexts and in many other parts of the world. 37.8°C is considered a low-grade fever.
EN: Use 'Can you...' to make a polite request or ask someone to do something.
日本語: 丁寧にお願いしたり、何かを頼んだりする際には「Can you...」を使用します。
Can you close the door, please?
ドアを閉めていただけますか?
EN: In a medical context, doctors use 'please' and 'Can you...' to make patients feel more comfortable and less like they are being ordered around.
EN: Use 'Like this?' as a short question to ask if you are doing an action correctly or if something looks right.
日本語: 自分の動作が正しいか、あるいは状態に問題がないかを確認する簡潔な質問として「Like this?」を使用します。
Do I hold the pen like this?
ペンはこのように持てばいいですか?
EN: In a medical context, patients often use short phrases like this to confirm they are following the doctor's physical instructions correctly.
EN: Use 'Subject + be verb + adjective' to describe how something looks or feels.
日本語: 「主語 + be verb + 形容詞」の構文を使って、ものの状態や外見を表現します。
The soup is very hot.
このスープはとても熱いです。
EN: In a medical context, 'perfect' is often used by healthcare professionals to encourage patients when they follow instructions correctly (like opening their mouth wide).
EN: Use 'Do you have...' to ask about symptoms or things someone possesses. Use 'or' to give two choices in a question.
日本語: 症状や所持品について尋ねる際は「Do you have...」を使用します。疑問文の中で「or」を使うことで、2つの選択肢を提示できます。
Do you have a headache or a fever?
頭痛がしますか、それとも発熱がありますか?
EN: In Western medical contexts, doctors often ask specific 'yes/no' or 'either/or' questions to narrow down a diagnosis quickly.
EN: Use 'have' to describe medical symptoms or conditions you are currently experiencing.
日本語: 現在直面している症状や身体のコンディションを説明する際には「have」を使用します。
I have a headache.
頭痛がします。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients are encouraged to be specific about which symptoms they have and, importantly, which ones they do NOT have to help with diagnosis.
EN: Use 'have + noun' to state a result, possession, or a condition you have identified.
日本語: 確定した結果や所有物、状態を述べる際には「have + 名詞」を使用します。
I have a gift for you.
あなたへのプレゼントがあります。
EN: In Western medicine, doctors often use this phrase to transition from the examination phase to the explanation of the illness, maintaining a professional yet direct communication style.
EN: Use 'have a/an + [illness]' to describe a medical condition or symptom.
日本語: 身体の不調や症状を説明する際には「have a/an + [病名]」の形を使用します。
I have a cold.
風邪をひきました。
EN: In Western medical contexts, doctors often use direct language to state a diagnosis but follow it with reassuring phrases like 'not serious' to maintain a professional yet empathetic tone.
EN: Use the pattern 'It is [adjective] to [verb]' to express your feeling or opinion about an action.
日本語: 自分の感情や意見を表現する際には「It is [形容詞] to [動詞]」のパターンを使用します。
It is nice to meet you.
お会いできて光栄です。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often use this phrase to express relief after a doctor gives a non-serious diagnosis.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about a future action or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
日本語: 将来の行動や、その場で決めた意思を表すには、「will」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
I will call you later.
後で電話しますね。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'medication' is a formal term for medicine. Doctors often use 'it' to refer back to the specific illness or symptom previously discussed.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the start of a sentence to give instructions or commands. This is called the 'Imperative' mood.
日本語: 指示や命令を出すには、文頭に動詞の原形を置きます。これを「命令文」と呼びます。
Drink plenty of water every day.
毎日十分な水分を摂りましょう。
EN: In English, we use 'take' for medicine, not 'eat'. Using 'eat' for medicine sounds unnatural to native speakers.
EN: Use 'Should I + verb' to ask for advice or instructions on the correct way to do something.
日本語: アドバイスを求めたり、適切なやり方の指示を仰ぐ際には「Should I + verb」を使用します。
Should I call you later?
後で折り返しお電話したほうがいいですか?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'with food' usually means during or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset.
EN: Use 'always' before a verb to give a strong instruction or describe a constant habit.
日本語: 動詞の前に「always」(常に/必ず)を置くことで、強い指示を与えたり、習慣的な行動を表したりします。
Always wash your hands before eating.
食事の前には必ず手を洗ってください。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'medication' is a formal word for medicine. 'After meals' is a standard instruction to prevent stomach irritation.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
日本語: 助言や提案をする際には「should」を使用します。後ろには動詞の原形が続きます。
You should sleep early tonight.
今夜は早く寝たほうがいいですよ。
EN: In Western medical consultations, doctors often provide lifestyle advice (like drinking water and resting) alongside prescriptions as a holistic approach to recovery.
EN: Use 'will' to make a promise or show willingness to follow a suggestion or instruction immediately after hearing it.
日本語: 約束をしたり、アドバイスや指示に従う意思をその場で示したりする際には「will」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話します。
EN: In a medical context, saying 'I will do that' shows respect for the doctor's expertise and confirms that you understand the treatment plan.
EN: Use 'want to + verb' to express a desire or a plan to do something in the future.
日本語: 「want to + 動詞」を使って、将来何かをしたいという望みや計画を表します。
I want to buy a new car next month.
来月、新しい車を買いたいと思っています。
EN: In Western medical contexts, a 'follow-up' is a standard procedure to ensure the patient is recovering as expected. It is common for doctors to schedule this even for minor infections.
EN: Use 'Is [Time/Day] okay?' to check if a specific time is convenient for someone.
日本語: 「Is [Time/Day] okay?」を使って、特定の日時が相手にとって都合が良いか確認します。
Is tomorrow afternoon okay?
明日の午後はご都合よろしいですか?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often confirm appointments by suggesting or agreeing to specific time slots. 'Okay' is a very common, polite way to confirm suitability.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that will happen in the future.
日本語: 今後起こることや将来の状態について話す際は、「will」の後に動詞の原形を置きます。
I will call you tomorrow.
明日あなたに電話します。
EN: In Western medical culture, doctors often use encouraging phrases like 'You will feel better soon' to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'Thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
日本語: 「Thank you」の後に「so much」を付けることで、より強い感謝の気持ちを表すことができます。
Thank you so much for your help.
助けていただき、本当にありがとうございます。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, it is standard and polite to address a doctor using 'Dr.' followed by their last name.
EN: Reflexive pronouns like 'yourself' are used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same person.
日本語: 「yourself」などの再帰代名詞は、文の主語と目的語が同一人物である場合に用いられ、「あなた自身」を意味します。
Please help yourself to some cookies.
どうぞ遠慮なくクッキーをお召し上がりください。
EN: In Western medical culture, doctors often end a consultation with a warm closing like 'Take care' to show empathy and build rapport with the patient.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: 病気の症状や兆候
文中での意味: 頭痛
文中での意味: 痛む、ヒリヒリ・炎症を起こしている
文中での意味: 体温
文中での意味: 発熱;熱
文中での意味: 診察・診断結果
文中での意味: 感染;炎症
文中での意味: 薬(主に医師から処方される処方薬)
文中での意味: 錠剤、薬丸
文中での意味: 経過観察、複診(再診)
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
To tell the truth; used to express a sincere opinion.
正直に言うと、実を言うと
A condition where mucus comes out of the nose.
鼻水が出る
To look after one's own health and well-being.
自分を大切に、お大事に
A subsequent medical appointment to check the progress of a patient after an initial treatment.
再診 / 経過観察
An instruction to consume medication during or immediately after a meal.
食後服用 / 食事と一緒に服用