patient

noun

the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
動作主でないが、節の動詞に意味される出来事に直接関係しているか、影響を受ける実体の意味役割
a person who requires medical care
治療を必要とする人
- the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
  急患の数は急激に増えている

adjective

enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
穏やかな気持ちで辛い境遇に耐える、もしくはそのような我慢強さが特徴の
- a patient smile
  我慢強い微笑
- was patient with the children
  子供に対し寛容だった
- an exact and patient scientist
  正確で粘り強い科学者
- please be patient
  どうか我慢して下さい

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