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JLPT N3 Intermediate

看護師

The standard, gender-neutral term for a nurse.

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Other forms

看護師さん kangoshi-san - polite way to address a nurse
看護婦 kangofu - outdated term for a female nurse
看護士 kangoshi - outdated term for a male nurse
Noun

Nurse

This refers to the state-qualified professional responsible for assisting with medical treatment and providing patient care.

Example

姉 は 病院 で 看護師 を して います 。

My older sister works as a nurse at a hospital.

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看護師
かんごし
The standard, gender-neutral term for a nurse.
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