1.
therapy; treatment; remedy
A method or course of treatment for illness or injury. Frequently used as a suffix attached to the type of therapy.
新しい療法を試す。
To try a new therapy.
放射線療法は副作用が強いことがある。
Radiation therapy can have strong side effects.
医師と相談して、自分に合った療法を選ぶことが大切だ。
It's important to consult with a doctor and choose a therapy that suits you.
USAGE:
Often used as a suffix with the type of treatment preceding it. Appears frequently in medical and health-related contexts.
COMMON COMPOUND FORMS:
- 化学療法: chemotherapy
- 放射線療法: radiation therapy
- 食事療法: dietary therapy
- 民間療法: folk remedy
- 物理療法: physical therapy
- 音楽療法: music therapy
- 行動療法: behavioral therapy
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 療法を受ける: to receive therapy
- 療法を試す: to try a therapy
- 代替療法: alternative therapy