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病人

Sick Person


Meaning

Sick Person, Patient

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A person who is sick is a sick person. They are also a patient, at least we can hope they are, for their sake.


Reading

びょうにん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 人 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use: Every sick person enjoys playing on their Nintendo (にん). You have the nastiest flu, but you've still got your Nintendo, so everything is fine.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 病人を運ぶ

    to carry a sick person

    病人を見る

    to look at a sick person

    病人を支える

    to support a sick person

  • 病人の顔

    face of a sick person

    病人の世話

    care for a sick person

    病人の心

    heart of a sick person

Context Sentences

病人や、ケガ人はいますか?

Is anyone sick or injured?

病人には早くよくなってほしいですが、やっぱり近づかないでほしいです。

I want the patients to feel better soon, but still I don't want them to come near me.

お母さん、病人にそんな重い物持たさないでよ!

Mom, don't let a sick person carry such heavy stuff!

うちの姉は病人に対してだけ天使のように親切にする事ができます。

My sister can be kind of like an angel to sick people.


Kanji Composition