English–Japanese
“cure” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinaosu
Example
この薬は病気を治します。ko no kusuri wa byō ki o nao shi ma su
This medicine cures the illness.
How to say “cure” in Japanese
“Cure” in Japanese is 治す (naosu).
Describes actively bringing a sick or injured person back to a healthy condition.
Example sentences with 治す
医師は適切な治療で病気を治します。i shi wa teki setsu na chi ryō de byō ki o nao shi ma su
The doctor cures the illness with proper treatment.
Tips for using 治す
- The verb 治す (naosu) takes an illness or injury as its object, as in treating a cold, whereas 直す (naosu) applies to things that need repair or correction.