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“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.

Illustration for 治す (cure)

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.

Full entry for 治す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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