A patient visits the doctor, sharing their symptoms and hoping for reassurance. The doctor examines them and gives their opinion—but leaves the patient stunned with an unexpected suggestion.
Grab your book and let’s learn some Japanese together!
The exercise that goes along with the audio dialogue is in the 2nd edition Genki 1 Workbook on pg 112 Section A.
The Japanese transcript is in the Genki Answer key book on pg 71-72, Chapter 12 Section W12-A #3
医者 (Doctor): What brings you here? (What’s the matter?)
患者 C (Patient): My head hurts. (That’s what’s wrong)
In addition, my stomach hurts also.
医者: Let’s check for a fever. Yes. You also have a fever. It’s a little high. Do you cough
患者 C: No, I don’t cough.
医者: Throat. (How is your throat)
患者 C: It doesn’t hurt. I’m probably fine, right?
医者: I think you’re fine but it’s probably better for you to go to a big hospital.
患者 C: What / Huh?!?
Grammar That Confused Me
Grammar 1: Having trouble understanding when to use くて.
Grammar 1 Clarity: I’ve read that it’s used to express a cause or a reason but I’m not 100% clear of the usage.
Your Turn
Haha this was my favorite dialogue from the visiting the doctor series.
Which one did you enjoy reading?
Do you have any grammar questions?
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