E02 · At the doctor's

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel

What you learn

まつ, よぶ, おくれる and まにあう are verbs of timing and waiting. They conjugate as in basic grammar: まちます, おくれました, まにあいませんでした.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• かんごしkangoshinurseUsually written 看護師
• うけつけuketsukereception deskUsually written 受付
• けんさkensaexamination, testUsually written 検査
• ほけんしょうhokenshouhealth insurance cardUsually written 保険証
• まつmatsuwaitUsually written 待つ
• よぶyobucall (someone)Usually written 呼ぶ
• おくれるokurerube lateUsually written 遅れる
• まにあうmaniaube in timeUsually written 間に合う
• You know it · M15いしゃishadoctorUsually written 医者
• You know it · M11びょういんbyouinhospitalUsually written 病院Don't confuse it with びよういん (美容院, hair salon): only the size of the よ changes.

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.