1.
recuperation; convalescence
resting and taking care of oneself to recover from illness or injury
風邪を引いたので養生している。
I caught a cold, so I'm resting and recuperating.
医者に養生するよう言われた。
The doctor told me to rest and take care of myself.
「お大事に、養生してください」と言った。
I said, 'Take care and get well soon.'
2.
taking care of one's health; health preservation
maintaining good health through proper habits and self-care
日頃から養生を心がけている。
I make an effort to maintain my health on a daily basis.
無理をせず養生することが大切だ。
It's important to take care of yourself without overdoing it.
3.
curing; protection (construction)
protecting freshly poured concrete or other materials while they cure or dry
コンクリートの養生期間は一週間だ。
The curing period for concrete is one week.
床を養生シートで覆う。
Cover the floor with protective sheeting.
引っ越しの際は壁を養生する。
When moving, we protect the walls.
塗装前に窓を養生テープで保護する。
Before painting, protect the windows with masking tape.
MULTIPLE MEANINGS:
養生 has distinct uses in healthcare and construction contexts.
HEALTH-RELATED USAGE:
In traditional Japanese health philosophy, 養生 encompasses not just recovery but proactive health maintenance through proper diet, rest, and lifestyle.
CONSTRUCTION USAGE:
- 養生シート - protective sheeting
- 養生テープ - masking/protective tape
- 養生期間 - curing period
FAMOUS WORK:
養生訓 (Yōjōkun) - a famous 18th-century health treatise by 貝原益軒 (Kaibara Ekiken).