癒
癒·heal
- On-yomi
- ユ
- Kun-yomi
- い(える)い(やす)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 治癒 | ちゆ | healing, cure |
| 癒す | いやす | to heal, to soothe |
| 癒える | いえる | to heal up, to be cured |
| 癒着 | ゆちゃく | adhesion; collusion |
Example sentences
傷はゆっくりと治癒した。
きずはゆっくりとちゆした。
The wound healed slowly.
音楽が疲れた心を癒してくれる。
おんがくがつかれたこころをいやしてくれる。
Music soothes a tired heart.
政治家と業界の癒着が問題になった。
せいじかとぎょうかいのゆちゃくがもんだいになった。
The collusion between politicians and the industry became an issue.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 治癒 as ちゅ — it is two morae, ちゆ
- Mixing up 癒着 (ゆちゃく) with 癒す (いやす) readings
Memory aid
Picture it
The sickness radical 疒 wrapped around 兪 'to pass through' — the illness passes on through and leaves you well.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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