EN: Use 'have' to talk about scheduled events or possessions in the present tense.
日本語: 現在の予定や計画、所有しているものについて話すときは「have」を使用します。
I have a meeting at three o'clock.
3時に会議があります。
EN: In English-speaking medical settings, it is standard to address a physician as 'Dr.' followed by their last name to show respect.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give polite instructions or commands. Starting with 'Please' makes the request more polite.
日本語: 命令文は、丁寧な指示や命令を与えるときに使います。文頭に「Please」を付けることで、依頼のニュアンスがより丁寧になります。
Please open the window.
窓を開けてください。
EN: In Western medical culture, doctors often use the patient's first name to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, even if they are meeting for the first time.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why you did something.
日本語: 行動の目的や理由を説明するときは、「to + 動詞」(不定詞)を使用します。
I went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
牛乳を買うためにスーパーへ行きました。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is standard practice to confirm that you have an appointment upon arrival at a clinic or office to help the receptionist find your records quickly.
EN: The phrase 'What brings you in?' is a common way to ask someone the reason for their visit, especially in a professional or medical setting. It is more polite than asking 'Why are you here?'.
日本語: 「What brings you in?」は、来院・来訪の理由を尋ねる際の定番フレーズで、特に専門的な場や医療の場面でよく使われます。「なぜここにいるのですか?」と直接尋ねるよりも丁寧な表現です。
What brings you to our office today?
本日はどのようなご件でいらっしゃいましたか?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often use open-ended questions like this to allow patients to describe their concerns in their own words, rather than just answering 'yes' or 'no'.
EN: Use 'I have a + [symptom]' to describe health problems or illnesses.
日本語: 健康上の問題や病気の症状を説明するときは、「I have a + [症状]」を使用します。
I have a headache.
頭痛がします。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'bad' is commonly used to mean 'severe' or 'intense' when describing pain or symptoms.
EN: Use 'How long have you had...' to ask about the duration of a state or illness that started in the past and continues to the present.
日本語: 過去から現在まで続いている状態や病気の期間を尋ねるときは、「How long have you had...」を使用します。
How long have you had this cold?
風邪を引いてからどのくらいになりますか?
EN: In a medical context, 'I see' is a common way for doctors to acknowledge information provided by a patient before moving to the next question.
EN: Use 'ago' to talk about a specific time in the past. It always comes after the time period (e.g., two days ago, one year ago).
日本語: 過去の特定の時点について話すときは、「ago」を使用します。常に期間を表す語句の後ろに置きます(例:two days ago、a year ago)。
I finished my homework two hours ago.
2時間前に宿題を終わらせました。
EN: In medical contexts, being precise about when symptoms began is crucial. Using 'about' shows it is an estimate, which is common and acceptable.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask about symptoms or things someone possesses. Use 'too' at the end of a question to mean 'also'.
日本語: 「Do you have...?」は、症状や所持品について尋ねるときに使います。文末に「too」を付けると「〜も」という意味になります。
Do you have a cold too?
あなたも風邪を引いていますか?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often ask open-ended or specific 'yes/no' questions to narrow down a diagnosis. 'Too' is used to check for additional symptoms beyond what the patient already mentioned.
EN: Use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to talk about symptoms or illnesses that happened in the past, such as 'yesterday'.
日本語: 過去の症状や病気について話すときは、「have」の過去形である「had」を使用します(例:「昨日」について話す場合など)。
I had a cold last week.
先週、風邪を引きました。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often use 'small' or 'slight' to describe a fever that isn't very high, helping the doctor understand the severity.
EN: Use 'let me + verb' to offer help or ask for permission to do something.
日本語: 手助けを申し出たり、何かをする許可を求めたりするときは、「let me + 動詞」を使用します。
Let me help you with your bag.
鞄をお持ちしましょう。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often use 'let me' or 'I'm going to' to explain what they are about to do, which helps the patient feel more comfortable.
EN: The phrase 'go ahead' is a common phrasal verb used to give someone permission to start or continue doing something.
日本語: 「go ahead」は、相手に何かを始める許可や続ける許可を与える際によく使われる句動詞です。
If you want to use my pen, go ahead.
私のペンを使いたいなら、どうぞ使ってください。
EN: In a medical context, 'go ahead' shows the patient's cooperation and trust in the doctor's procedure.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or commands. They start with a base verb and omit the subject 'you'. Adding 'please' makes the instruction more polite.
日本語: 命令文は指示や命令を与えるときに使います。動詞の原形から始まり、主語の「you」は省略されます。「please」を加えることで、より丁寧な表現になります。
Close the door, please.
ドアを閉めてください。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors use 'Say ah' to lower the tongue so they can clearly see the patient's throat and tonsils.
EN: Interjections like 'Ah' are used to express sounds or reactions. In a medical context, it is a specific instruction to keep the throat open for examination.
日本語: 「Ah」のような間投詞は、声や反応を表すために使われます。医療の現場では、診察の際に喉をしっかり開けてもらうための特定の指示文句となります。
Say 'ah' so I can see your throat.
「あー」と言ってください。喉の奥を診ますね。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Ah' is the standard sound patients are asked to make during a throat exam because it naturally lowers the back of the tongue.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan to do or are going to do in the future.
日本語: 今後行う予定の行動や、これからしようとしていること(未来形)を表すには「will」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話しますね。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often explain what they are doing step-by-step to make the patient feel comfortable.
EN: Use 'Is it + adjective?' to ask about the state or quality of something. This is a simple way to ask for information or confirmation.
日本語: 状態や性質について尋ねるときは、「Is it + 形容詞?」を使用します。情報を求めたり、確認したりするためのシンプルな表現です。
Is it very cold outside?
外は寒いですか?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often ask 'Is it serious?' to gauge the severity of their condition. Doctors usually respond with a direct but reassuring tone.
EN: Use 'a little' before an adjective to mean 'slightly' or 'somewhat'. It is often used to soften negative news.
日本語: 形容詞の前に「a little」を置くと、「少し」「やや」という意味になります。ネガティブなニュアンスを和らげるときによく使われます。
The coffee is a little cold.
このコーヒーは少し冷めています。
EN: In medical contexts, doctors often use 'not too bad' or 'a little' to keep the patient calm and prevent unnecessary worry.
EN: Use 'have' to describe illnesses or medical conditions you are currently experiencing.
日本語: 現在かかっている病気や身体の症状を説明するときは、「have」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 but reassuring language. 'Not serious' is a common phrase used to lower a patient's anxiety.
EN: The pattern 'It/That is [adjective] to [verb]' is used to express a reaction or feeling about an action or piece of information.
日本語: 「It/That is [形容詞] to [動詞]」のパターンは、ある行動や情報に対する反応や感想を表すときに使います。
It is nice to meet you.
お会いできて嬉しいです。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often use this phrase to express relief after a doctor gives a positive or non-serious diagnosis.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about a decision made at the moment of speaking or a future action.
日本語: 発話したその場で決めた判断や、未来の行動を表すには「will」+「動詞の原形」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話しますね。
EN: In Western medical contexts, a 'prescription' is a legal document required to buy certain medicines at a pharmacy. Doctors usually hand this to the patient or send it electronically.
EN: Use 'What kind of...' to ask for specific information about a category or type of something.
日本語: 特定のカテゴリーや種類について具体的な情報を尋ねるときは、「What kind of...」を使用します。
What kind of music do you like?
どのような音楽が好きですか?
EN: In English, we 'take' medicine, pills, or vitamins. We do not 'eat' them, even if they are swallowed like food.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future actions or instructions.
日本語: 未来の行動を表したり指示を与えたりするときは、「will」の後に動詞の原形を置きます。
You will feel better tomorrow.
明日は気分が良くなっているでしょう。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, doctors emphasize finishing the entire course of antibiotics even if you feel better, to prevent antibiotic resistance.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give advice or instructions. They start with a base verb and omit the subject 'you'.
日本語: 命令文は、アドバイスや指示を与えるときに使います。動詞の原形から始まり、主語の「you」は省略されます。
Eat more vegetables and sleep early.
野菜をたくさん食べて、早く寝なさい。
EN: In Western medicine, doctors often suggest 'rest and fluids' as a standard advice for common colds or infections.
EN: Use 'will' to express a promise or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
日本語: 約束や、発話したその場で決めた意思を表すには「will」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話します。
EN: In English, 'advice' is an uncountable noun. You cannot say 'an advice' or 'advices'.
EN: Use 'Do you + verb' to ask a simple question about a fact or a habit in the present.
日本語: 現在の事実や習慣についてのシンプルな質問には、「Do you + 動詞」を使用します。
Do you have a pen?
ペンを持っていますか?
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, health insurance is private. It is common to ask if a doctor 'accepts' or is 'in-network' for your specific insurance plan before receiving treatment.
EN: The word 'do' is used here as a short answer to avoid repeating the verb 'accept'. It means 'Yes, we accept your insurance'.
日本語: ここでの「do」は、動詞「accept」の重複を避けるための簡略的な応答として使われています。「はい、当院ではお客様の保険が適用されます」という意味になります。
Do you like coffee? Yes, I do.
コーヒーは好きですか?はい、好きです。
EN: In many Western medical clinics, the doctor focuses on the medical exam, while administrative tasks like checking insurance or making payments are handled by staff 'outside' at the front desk.
EN: Use 'have' to show that you own or possess something. It is followed by the object you have.
日本語: 何かを所有・所持していることを表すには「have」を使用します。後ろには所有している物を目的に置きます。
I have my phone in my pocket.
ポケットの中に携帯電話が入っています。
EN: In a medical context, 'it' refers to the insurance card mentioned previously. Being prepared with your insurance card is essential in many healthcare systems.
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation in the future. The first part sets the condition, and the second part tells you what to do.
日本語: 未来に起こり得る状況について話すときは「If」を使用します。前半で条件を設定し、後半でどうすべきかを伝えます。
If you are tired, go to sleep.
疲れているなら、寝なさい。
EN: In medical contexts, doctors use 'sooner' to encourage patients not to wait for their scheduled appointment if their health declines.
EN: Use 'Should I...?' to ask for advice or to check if something is necessary.
日本語: 助言を求めたり、必要性を確認したりするときは、「Should I...?」を使用します。
Should I take this medicine with food?
この薬は食後に服用すべきですか?
EN: In many Western medical systems, follow-up appointments are standard practice to ensure the patient is recovering well, even if the illness is not serious.
EN: Use 'make an appointment' to schedule a formal meeting, especially with a doctor or professional.
日本語: 特に医師や専門家との正式な面談・診察の予約を取るには、「make an appointment」を使用します。
I need to make an appointment with the dentist.
歯医者の予約をする必要があります。
EN: In Western medical systems, appointments are strictly required. Walking in without one is usually not possible unless it is an emergency room.
EN: Use 'will' to express a promise or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
日本語: 約束や、発話したその場で決めた意思を表すには「will」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話します。
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, it is standard to address a physician as 'Dr.' followed by their last name to show respect.
EN: Use 'Get well soon' as a fixed expression to show care when someone is sick or injured.
日本語: 相手が生病や怪我をしているときに、気遣いを表す定番の決まり文句として「Get well soon」を使用します。
I hope you get well soon after your surgery.
手術後、一日も早く快復されることを祈っています。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the standard polite response to 'Thank you'. 'Get well soon' is commonly used by doctors, friends, and family to show empathy toward a 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: 予約;約束
文中での意味: 症状
文中での意味: 発熱;熱
文中での意味: 体温
文中での意味: 感染;炎症
文中での意味: 処方箋
文中での意味: 抗生素;抗生物質
文中での意味: 保険
文中での意味: 深刻な;重い
文中での意味: 助言;アドバイス
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。
The reason why someone has come to a place, especially a doctor's office.
今日はどうされましたか? / 今日はどのようなご用件ですか?
A condition in which your throat is red and feels painful.
喉の痛み
To start to do something; to continue.
どうぞ;始めてください;続けてください
A wish for someone to recover from an illness quickly.
お大事に
A standard medical phrase used by healthcare providers to ask the patient the reason for their visit.
今日はどうされましたか?
To be a part of an insurance provider's network, allowing the patient to use their policy for payment.
保険適用(保険が使える)
The reception desk or waiting area located just beyond the private consultation room.
外(診察室の外の受付や待合室)