politics; government; administration; rule
Rare term for governance or political rule; typically seen in classical or formal contexts.
In old texts, 治 can mean politics or governance.
Archaic term for medical treatment or healing; now replaced by words like 治療.
There is a saying: 'Even in peace, do not forget disorder.'
In classical literature, 治 is sometimes used to mean medical treatment.
治療 is the standard modern word for medical treatment, whereas 治 by itself is an archaic term for curing or healing.
medical treatment; therapy; care
self-government; autonomy · local autonomy
rule; reign; governance
public order; public safety; law and order
healing; cure; recovery
clinical trial
complete recovery; full healing
flood control; river management; water management
complete recovery; full healing
The kanji 治 carries meanings of governing, curing, and ordering. As a standalone word read ち, it is rare and mostly confined to classical or compound usage. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
rule; reign · peaceful times; era of good governance
rule of law; constitutional government
extraterritoriality
civil administration · Bunji era (1185-1190)
internal affairs; domestic affairs
participatory governance; collaborative management
direct government administration
virtuous government; rule by moral example
certain cure; guaranteed remedy
under the rule of; under the reign of
treatment efficacy; therapeutic effect
government; administration of a country
forest conservation; afforestation
peace and tranquility