Korean

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɰisʰa̠/
• Phonetic hangeul: 의사

Noun

의사 • ‎(uisa) ‎(hanja 醫師)

1. doctor

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 意思, from 意 ‎(“meaning”) + 思 ‎(“thinking”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɰiːsʰa̠/
• Phonetic hangeul: 의:사

Noun

의사 • ‎(uisa) ‎(hanja 意思)

1. intent

Derived terms

• 의사소통 (uisasotong, “communication”)

Etymology 3

Sino-Korean word from 義士, from 義 ‎(“righteous”) + 士 ‎(“gentleman”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɰiːsʰa̠/
• Phonetic hangeul: 의:사

Noun

의사 • ‎(uisa) ‎(hanja 義士)

1. a righteous patriot