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“healing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichiyu

Example

傷は自然に治癒しました。kizu wa shi zen ni chi yu shi ma shi ta

The wound healed naturally.

Illustration for 治癒 (healing)

How to say “healing” in Japanese

“Healing” in Japanese is 治癒 (chiyu).

Describes the return of a damaged body or a person's health to a sound state through natural healing or treatment.

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

Example sentences with 治癒

傷口の治癒を促すため、医師は十分な休養を勧めました。kizu guchi no chi yu o unaga su ta me i shi wa jū bun na kyū yō o susu me ma shi ta

To promote healing of the wound, the doctor recommended plenty of rest.

Tips for using 治癒

  • 治癒 (chiyu) is a formal medical term, so everyday conversation more often uses 回復 (kaifuku) when describing a person's recovery.

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