Translation guide
The English word 'healing' can refer to physical recovery, emotional comfort, or a sense of soothing relief. In Japanese, different words are used depending on whether you mean medical healing, emotional healing, or the trendy concept of 'healing' as relaxation.
To describe the process of a physical injury or illness getting better, or the act of making it better.
A formal or medical term for healing or recovery from an illness or injury. Often used in written or technical contexts.
傷の治癒には時間がかかる。
Healing of the wound takes time.
General term for recovery, restoration, or healing. Can be used for health, strength, or condition.
彼は病気から回復した。
He recovered from his illness.
The noun form of 'naoru' (to heal/get better). More casual and everyday than 'chiyu'.
風邪の治りが遅い。
The cold is slow to heal.
Medical term for adhesion or healing together of tissues. Not for general use.
手術後に癒着が起こることがある。
Adhesions can occur after surgery.
To describe recovery from emotional pain, trauma, or mental distress.
The most common word for emotional healing, comfort, or soothing. Often used in the context of 'iyashi-kei' (healing-type) music, spaces, or experiences.
この音楽は心の癒しになる。
This music is healing for the heart.
Literally 'recovery of the heart/mind'. A more direct way to say emotional healing.
心の回復には時間が必要だ。
Emotional healing takes time.
Verb meaning 'to be healed' emotionally or physically. Often used in literary or poetic contexts.
To describe something that provides a sense of calm, comfort, or relief from stress, often used in lifestyle contexts.
Also used for the trendy concept of 'healing' as in 'healing music', 'healing spot', etc. Very common in Japanese media.
このカフェは癒しの空間だ。
This cafe is a healing space.
Describes a person, place, or thing that has a healing, soothing quality. Often used for gentle personalities or relaxing environments.
Loanword from English, used in specific contexts like 'healing music' or 'healing therapy'. Less common than 'iyashi'.
治癒 (chiyu) is specifically for physical healing of wounds or diseases, often medical. 回復 (kaifuku) is general recovery of health, strength, or condition. 癒し (iyashi) is for emotional or spiritual healing, comfort, and the trendy 'healing' concept.
治癒 is strictly physical/medical. Using it for emotional healing sounds unnatural. Use 癒し instead.
Will the day come when this sadness is healed?
彼女は癒し系の女性だ。
She is a healing-type woman.
ヒーリングミュージックを聴く。
I listen to healing music.