Japanese word

医療

Pronunciation

Romajiiryō

Meaning

  • nounmedical care

Example

病院で医療を受けます。byō in de i ryō o u ke ma su

I get medical care at a hospital.

Illustration for 医療 (medical care)

More examples

旅行中に医療が必要になったら、保険会社に連絡してください。ryo kō chū ni i ryō ga hitsu yō ni na tta ra ho ken gai sha ni ren raku shi te ku da sa i

If you need medical care while traveling, contact your insurance company.

Core concept

Refers to the organized care and treatment provided to protect or restore a person's health.

Common phrases

  • 医療を受けるi ryō o u ke ru

    receive medical care

  • 医療が必要i ryō ga hitsu yō

    need medical care

  • 医療を提供するi ryō o tei kyō su ru

    provide medical care

Similar words

診療shinryō: Care provided by a doctor or other medical professional to examine and treat a person.
治療chiryō: Care intended to cure an illness or injury.
医療サービスiryōsābisu: Medical care provided by hospitals, clinics, or other health organizations.

Definition in Japanese

病気やけがを治したり、健康を守ったりするための診察や治療などの働き。byō ki ya ke ga o nao shi ta ri ken kō o mamo tta ri su ru ta me no shin satsu ya chi ryō na do no hatara ki

Word origin

医療 (iryō) combines 医 (i, "medicine") and 療 (ryō, "treatment"), joining the ideas of medicine and treating illness.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, medical care is broader than medical treatment because it can include diagnosis, prevention, and ongoing support as well as treating illness.

Other meanings

  • medical treatmentnoun

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