Meaning and Usage
"看護" (かんご) primarily refers to the act or profession of nursing, which involves caring for patients, especially in medical settings. It is a formal term often used in healthcare contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter "看護" in hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. It is closely associated with "看護師" (かんごし), meaning nurse, and "看護学" (かんごがく), meaning nursing science.
Collocations and Patterns
- 看護師 (かんごし): nurse, the professional who performs nursing duties.
- 看護の仕事 (かんごのしごと): nursing work or job.
- 看護する (かんごする): to nurse or take care of someone.
- 看護体制 (かんごたいせい): nursing system or care structure.
Register and Nuance
"看護" is a formal and professional term. It is not used casually to mean simply "taking care" but specifically refers to medical or health-related care. When talking about general caregiving at home, other words like "世話" (せわ) might be more common.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "看護" with general caregiving words. Remember that "看護" implies medical care and is often linked to trained professionals or formal care settings.