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医
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
い.やす・い.する・くすし
iyasu / isuru / kusushi
doctor · medicine
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Radical匸hiding enclosure(2)
Old Form醫
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Component Breakdown
医=
匚矢
匚 + arrow
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of box and arrow. Medical art of treating arrow wounds.
Symbolism
Medicine, treatment, healing. Represents noble profession of saving lives.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Heart of medicine
Anime & Manga
ブラック・ジャック
Black Jack(1973)
Story of a genius surgeon ('doctor'). Osamu Tezuka's masterpiece.
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カドゥケウス
Trauma Center(2005)
Developer: Atlus
Action game performing surgery as a 'doctor.'
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Four-Character Compounds
医食同源
いしょくどうげん
a balanced diet leads to a healthy body; healthy food both prevents and cures sickness; a balanced diet leads to a healthy body
Proverbs & Idioms
医者の不養生
いしゃのふようじょう
The doctor does not take care of himself
Failing to practice what you preach