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日光療法 (nikkouryouhou) Japanese meaning: heliotherapy | Kotomora

日にっ光こう療りょう法ほう

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Meanings

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heliotherapy; sun therapy

Medical term for therapeutic exposure to sunlight, used for conditions like skin disorders or vitamin D deficiency.

日にっ光こう療りょう法ほうは、ある種しゅの皮ひ膚ふ疾

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Heliotherapy is said to be effective for certain skin conditions.

Kanji

日day, sun, Japan
光ray, light
療heal, cure
法method, law, rule

Related words

光こう線せん療りょう法ほう
光線療法 is a broader term for light therapy, including artificial light sources, while 日光療法 specifically uses natural sunlight.

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日にっ光こう+療りょう法ほう

Etymology

Compound of 日光 (sunlight) and 療法 (therapy).