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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

歯科

Formal term for dentistry or dental, commonly seen on clinic signs.

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歯科医 shikai - dentist, formal term
歯医者 haisha - dentist/dental clinic, common term
Noun, Noun used as a prefix

Dentistry" / "Dental

This term serves as the formal designator for the medical discipline concerning teeth and oral health, functioning primarily as a prefix in compound words.

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歯科 治療 は 保険 が 適用 され ます か ?

Is dental treatment covered by insurance?

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Formal term for dentistry or dental, commonly seen on clinic signs.
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