療養(りょうよう)

りょうよう
noun, verb (suru)
recuperation; medical treatment; convalescence
1. recuperation; convalescence; rest cure
the process of recovering from illness or injury through rest and medical care
自宅(じたく)で療養(りょうよう)している。
I am recuperating at home.
療養(りょうよう)のため長期(ちょうき)休暇(きゅうか)を取(と)った。
I took extended leave for medical treatment.
温泉(おんせん)地(ち)で療養(りょうよう)生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)った。
I spent time convalescing at a hot spring resort.

USAGE:

  • 療養(りょうよう)する (to recuperate)
  • 療養(りょうよう)中(ちゅう) (during convalescence)
  • 療養(りょうよう)生活(せいかつ) (convalescent life)
  • 自宅(じたく)療養(りょうよう) (home care)

CONTEXT:
Used for extended recovery periods from serious illness, surgery, or injury. Often involves rest rather than active treatment.

RELATED:

  • 治療(ちりょう) (medical treatment - more active)
  • 養生(ようじょう) (taking care of one's health)
  • 静養(せいよう) (rest, recuperation - lighter)
  • 入院(にゅういん) (hospitalization)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:07
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