Navigating Healthcare in Japan: Essential Japanese for Doctor Visits & Pharmacies | #134 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 9 MIN

Navigating Healthcare in Japan: Essential Japanese for Doctor Visits & Pharmacies | #134

from NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3) · host Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY

🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):✅ Reception Essentials: How to check in as a first-time patient ("Shoshin") and handle insurance verification using your "My Number Card" (Myna Hokensho) or residence card.✅ Explaining Symptoms: Vocabulary to clearly describe your condition to the doctor, such as "Netsu ga arimasu" (I have a fever) and specifying duration like "Kinou kara" (Since yesterday).✅ Medical Forms: Key terms for filling out the "Monshinhyo" (Medical Questionnaire) and properly stating allergies to ensure safe treatment.✅ Pharmacy & Prescriptions: Understanding the flow from receiving a "Shohousen" (Prescription) to following dosage instructions like "Shokugo" (After meals).📥 Download the Premium Worksheet (PDF):Turn this episode into a real Japanese lesson! Join my Ko-fi membership to get the printable worksheet for this episode. It includes:✅ Key Vocabulary & Kanji List (with readings)✅ Grammar Focus (Explanations & usage examples)✅ Comprehension Quiz & Dictation challenge✅ Culture Note (Ski resort etiquette & rules)👇 Get the Worksheet here:⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠🚀 Ready to speak with confidence? Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠

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