療養
Reading: りょうよう
Meaning: medical treatment and rest, recuperation, convalescence
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Example Sentence
病気 の 父 は 療養 が 必要 だ
My sick father needs medical treatment and rest.
Usage Notes
Refers to the process of treating illness while resting to recover health. More formal than just 治療 (treatment) as it emphasizes both medical care and rest. Can be used as a noun or with する.
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