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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.

18 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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