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On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU

heal · cure

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#600
Radicalsickness(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

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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