N47 sentences
At the Doctor's Office
- 1こんにちは、きょうはどうしましたか？
こんにちは、今日はどうしましたか？
Hello, what brings you in today?
- 2おなかがいたくて、きもちがわるいです。
お腹が痛くて、気持ちが悪いです。
I have a stomachache and feel nauseous.
- 3いつからそのじょうたいですか？
いつからその状態ですか？
Since when do you have these symptoms?
- 4きのうのよるからです
昨日の夜からです
Since last night.
- 5なにかへんなものをたべましたか？
何か変なものを食べましたか？
Did you eat anything unusual?
- 6はい、なまのさかなをたべました。
はい、生の魚を食べました。
Yes, I ate raw fish.
- 7では、すこしけんさをしましょう。
では、少し検査をしましょう。
Then, let's do some tests.
Coaching notes
A calm and professional conversation occurs in a doctor's office. Focus on symptoms and their onset.
Pronunciation focus
- 病院 (びょういん) — be mindful of the びょう sound
- 生の魚 (なまのさかな) — pay attention to the pitch accent
- 昨日 (きのう) — き pitch accent differs from other words
- 検査 (けんさ) — ensure ん is clearly enunciated
- 少し (すこし) — slight pause after す for clarity
Rhythm & pacing
The conversation flows steadily with natural pauses at punctuation. Maintain a calm rhythm.
Key grammar
- どうしましたか = Asking about the condition/problem
- 〜から = Indicates the starting point of a state or action
- 〜て = Connects adjectives and verbs, indicating reasons
- 〜ましょう = Suggestion or proposal
Natural speech features
- こんにちは is often spoken without a strong pitch change
- で at the end of some sentences links them smoothly
Practice strategy
Listen twice to familiarize yourself with the natural speed and intonation. Shadow each sentence separately before combining them.
Common mistakes
- Confusing に and で when discussing time or locations
- Overlooking 〜て form connections, leading to choppy sentences
- Mispronouncing 病 (びょう) and 生 (なま), which change meaning
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