Japanese Conversation · Level 42
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Japanese word
リハビリ
Pronunciation
Romajirihabiri
Meaning
- nounrehab
Example
毎日リハビリを続けます。mai nichi ri ha bi ri o tsuzu ke ma su
I will continue rehabilitation every day.
More examples
医師の指示に従い、週に三回リハビリに通っています。i shi no shi ji ni shitaga i shū ni san kai ri ha bi ri ni kayo tte i ma su
I attend rehab three times a week as instructed by my doctor.
Core concept
Centers on restoring abilities weakened by illness or injury through continued training and care.
Common phrases
リハビリをするri ha bi ri o su ru
do rehab
リハビリを続けるri ha bi ri o tsuzu ke ru
continue rehab
リハビリに通うri ha bi ri ni kayo u
attend rehab
リハビリを受けるri ha bi ri o u ke ru
receive rehab
Similar words
機能訓練kinōkunren: Training that helps restore physical abilities affected by illness or injury.
Definition in Japanese
病気やけがなどで低下した身体の機能を回復させるために行う訓練や治療。byō ki ya ke ga na do de tei ka shi ta karada no ki nō o kai fuku sa se ru ta me ni okona u kun ren ya chi ryō
Word origin
The noun リハビリ (rihabiri) is a Japanese shortening of リハビリテーション (rihabiritēshon), borrowed from English rehabilitation.
Usage tips
- In English, rehab is also a common informal shortening of rehabilitation, especially in everyday healthcare conversations.