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平癒 (へいゆ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
recovery ; convalescence
Formal, somewhat literary term for recovery from illness. Often used in medical contexts or formal writing. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to recover'.
The doctor prayed for the patient's recovery.
Kanji 癒 healing, cure, quench (thirst) Similar words 回かい 復ふく 回復 is the common, everyday word for recovery from illness, injury, or a setback. 平癒 is more formal and literary, often used in medical or solemn contexts.
治ち 癒ゆ 治癒 is a medical term for healing or cure, focusing on the completion of recovery. 平癒 emphasizes the process of getting better and returning to normal health.
Etymology Compound of 平 (へい, 'peace, calm') and 癒 (ゆ, 'healing'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests a return to a peaceful, healthy state.
