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“recuperation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also療養 (ryōyō)

Pronunciation

Romajihoyō

Example

病後は温泉で保養します。byō go wa on sen de ho yō shi ma su

After an illness, people recuperate at a hot spring.

Illustration for 保養 (recuperation)

How to say “recuperation” in Japanese

“Recuperation” in Japanese is 保養 (hoyō).

保養 (hoyō) centers on restoring or preserving health through rest in a suitable place.

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

Example sentences with 保養

静かな山村は、長期の保養に向いています。shizu ka na san son wa chō ki no ho yō ni mu i te i ma su

A quiet mountain village is suitable for a long period of recuperation.

Tips for using 保養

  • Unlike a general vacation, 保養 (hoyō) often suggests time spent resting to recover from illness or maintain health.

Other Japanese words for “recuperation”

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療養

ryōyō

nounrecuperation

医師の勧めで、しばらく自宅で療養しています。i shi no susu me de shi ba ra ku ji taku de ryō yō shi te i ma su

On my doctor's advice, I am recuperating at home for a while.

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