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JLPT N214画 · 14 strokesradical 毛freq #4500

heal, treat

On'yomi (音読み)

  • リョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • な. る

Mnemonic

Picture a doctor using fuzzy hair (毛) and sparkles (彡) to heal a patient, conjuring a magical treatment under a warm, glowing light.

About this kanji

The kanji "療" means to heal or treat, and it is mostly used in compound words. As a noun, it often appears in contexts related to medical care. One common compound is "治療" (ちりょう), which means medical treatment. Another is "療養" (りょうよう), referring to medical care or recuperation. There's also "精神療法" (せいしんりょうほう), which means psychotherapy. These compounds highlight the kanji's connection to health and healing. It's worth noting that while "療" is not typically used as a standalone verb, it plays a crucial role in conveying the ideas of treatment and care in Japanese.

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Example sentences

  • 療養所で静かに治療を受けた。

    I received treatment quietly at the sanatorium.

Meanings across languages

English
heal, treat
Tiếng Việt
chữa trị, điều trị
日本語
治療, 療養
한국어
치유하다, 치료하다
中文
治愈, 治疗
id
menyembuhkan, mengobati
th
รักษา, บำบัด
es
sanar, tratar
fr
guérir, traiter
de
heilen, behandeln
pt
curar, tratar

Common compounds

  • 治療ちりょうmedical treatment
  • 療養りょうようmedical care, rehabilitation
  • 精神療法せいしんりょうほうpsychotherapy

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