Japanese word

保養

Pronunciation

Romajihoyō

Meaning

  • nounrecuperation

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 保養に適したho yō ni teki shi ta

    suitable for recuperation

Similar words

休養kyūyō: Stopping work or activity for a while to regain physical or mental strength.
静養seiyō: Resting quietly to recover from illness or weakness.
療養ryōyō: Recovering from illness through rest and medical care.
養生yōjō: Maintaining or restoring health through careful living and physical care.

Definition in Japanese

病気や疲労を回復し、健康を保つために心身を休めること。byō ki ya hi rō o kai fuku shi ken kō o tamo tsu ta me ni shin shin o yasu me ru ko to

Word origin

保 (hō, "protect") and 養 (yō, "nourish") form the Sino-Japanese compound 保養 (hoyō), meaning care that protects and nourishes health.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • recreationnoun
  • health maintenancenoun

Related words

  • 保養するhoyōsururecuperateverb

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