Translation of Japanese word "治療" to English
治療
ちりょう
[chiryou]
IPA: /chiryou/
Meaning
NounThe process or manner of treating someone or something.
How to use
治療 (chiryou) — 'treatment / therapy / cure'. がんの治療 — cancer treatment. 治療法 (chiryouhou) — therapy method.
🇬🇧 English
treatment / therapy
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 治療
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちりょう
Romaji Transcription: chiryou
Example Sentences
治療は、病気やけがの治癒のために行う医療行為です。
ちりょうは、やみやけがのちりょうのためにひるがいするいりょうひょうさいです。
Treatment is a medical procedure that is performed to cure a disease or injury.
治療は、病気やけがの治癒のために行う医療行為です。
ちりょうは、やみやけがのちりょうのためにひるがいするいりょうひょうさいです。
Treatment is a medical procedure that is performed to cure a disease or injury.
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What does the Japanese word "治療" mean?▼
The Japanese word "治療" means "treatment / therapy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "治療"?▼
The word "治療" is read as "ちりょう" (chiryou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Treatment is a medical procedure or medication used to cure a disease or injury.".
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