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療
On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
heal · cure
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Component Breakdown
療=
疒尞
疒 + 尞
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'illness' (疒) with 'fire' (尞), originating from ancient treatment methods of curing disease with fire.
Symbolism
Symbolizes treatment, healing, and recovery. Represents liberation from illness and the process of regaining health.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
転地療養
てんちりょうよう
seeking to improve one's health with a change of climate; seeking to improve one's health with a change of climate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 療 mean in Japanese?
療 means heal, cure.
How do you read 療?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU).
How many strokes does 療 have?
療 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 療 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 療 (heal, cure) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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