VocabJLPT N2
doctor
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. doctor
  2. 2. Doctor
This katakana loanword from English refers to a doctor or physician. It is more casual or informal than the native Japanese term for doctor, and is also used as a title or nickname when addressing someone with a doctorate.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, we have to wait for the doctor? This is going to take forever!

Sentence 2

I wonder if they can see my cat too.

Sentence 3

That cough — you really should just get a doctor to look at it.

Sentence 4

Please note that changes to your assigned doctor are generally not permitted.

Sentence 5

I'll hear what the doctor has to say first before making any decisions.