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癒
On'yomi
ユ
YU
Kun'yomi
い.える・いや.す・い.やす
ieru / iyasu / iyasu
healing · cure · quench (thirst) · wreak
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
癒=
疒愈
疒 + 愈
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and phonetic. Illness healing.
Symbolism
Healing, comfort, cure. Represents healing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
時が癒す
ときがいやす
Time heals; Time heals all wounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 癒 mean in Japanese?
癒 means healing, cure, quench (thirst), wreak.
How do you read 癒?
On'yomi: ユ (YU). Kun'yomi: い.える、いや.す、い.やす (ieru, iyasu, iyasu).
How many strokes does 癒 have?
癒 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).
Is 癒 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 癒 (healing, cure, quench (thirst), wreak) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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