Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
医 / doctor
Kanji for doctor or medicine.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | い.やす、い.する、くすし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
医 carries the meaning doctor or medicine.
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How to write 医
Trace 医 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 医
目医者めいしゃeye doctor / ophthalmologist / oculist
針医はりいacupuncturist
獣医じゅういveterinarian / veterinary surgeon / vet
歯医者はいしゃdentist
医学いがくmedicine / medical science
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 医 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
医 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/医
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