Japanese word

看病

Pronunciation

Romajikanbyō

Meaning

  • nounnursing

Example

母の看病をします。haha no kan byō o shi ma su

I nurse my mother.

Illustration for 看病 (nursing)

More examples

弟が元気になるまで、家族で看病を続けます。otōto ga gen ki ni na ru ma de ka zoku de kan byō o tsuzu ke ma su

Our family will continue nursing my younger brother until he gets better.

Core concept

Describes the sustained care given to someone who is sick, often by remaining close and responding to their needs.

Common phrases

  • 看病をするkan byō o su ru

    provide nursing care

  • 看病を続けるkan byō o tsuzu ke ru

    continue nursing

Similar words

看護kango: Care for a sick person that may be provided as part of medical or professional work.
介抱kaihō: Care given to a sick or injured person, especially by helping with immediate physical needs.
世話sewa: Care and help provided to someone who depends on another person in daily life.

Definition in Japanese

病人の身近にいて、身の回りの世話をすること。byō nin no mi jika ni i te mi no mawa ri no se wa o su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 看病 (kanbyō) combines 看 (kan, "watch over") with 病 (byō, "illness").

Usage tips

  • Unlike nursing as a profession, 看病 (kanbyō) usually describes personal care for a sick family member or someone close to the speaker.

Related words

  • 看病するkanbyōsurunurseverb

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