JLPT N4Words

内科

Readingないかnaika

Meaning
風邪や腹痛など、体の中の病気を診る科
Explanation
「内科(ないか)」is the department that treats illnesses inside the body, such as colds, stomachaches, and fever. If you are not sure which department to go to, go to「内科」first. Injuries and surgery are handled by「外科(げか)」(surgery department). Example:「熱があるので内科に行きました」(I had a fever, so I went to internal medicine).
Original Japanese explanation

「内科(ないか)」は、風邪・腹痛・熱など体の中の病気を診る科です。何科に行けばよいか迷ったら、まず内科に行きます。けがや手術は「外科(げか)」です。例:熱があるので内科に行きました。

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