Quick answer
医 is the kanji for "Doctor". The most common reading is い.やす (iyasu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Doctor
Also : Medicine · Physician
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 医 represents 'DOCTOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of doctor.
On-reading: い — remember this sound by associating it with doctor. Kun-reading: い.やす.
Example Sentences
医者になるのが夢です。
いしゃになるのがゆめです。
My dream is to become a doctor.
医学を学んでいます。
いがくをまなんでいます。
I'm studying medicine.
Vocabulary using 医
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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