person

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 者 is read しゃ, has 8 strokes, and often appears in words for people and occupations.
• Basic usage: 医者 is read いしゃ, and 歯医者 is read はいしゃ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 医者 and 歯医者
  • 医者 means doctor.
  • 妹は将来、子どもを支える医者になりたいそうです。 means “My younger sister wants to become a doctor who helps children.”
  • 歯医者 means dentist or dental clinic.
  • 歯が痛くなったので、駅前の歯医者を予約した。 means “My tooth began to hurt, so I made an appointment at the dental clinic near the station.”