ヒーラー
hīrā
The Japanese word for healer is ヒーラー (hīrā).
ヒーラー is primarily used in the context of video games (RPG classes) or fantasy settings to refer to a character role that provides healing.
Meaning: person who heals (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ヒーラー is used for game roles, the word 治療師 (chiryōshi) is a more traditional way to refer to a person who practices healing or therapy. Additionally, 治療士 (chiryōshi) refers to a therapist or someone involved in medical treatment and rehabilitation.
How do you pronounce it?
hīrā
Did you know?
- Japanese has a specific term 癒やし系 (iyashi-kei) for a person whose personality 'heals' others by being calming, though they are not a medical ヒーラー.
- The word 治療師 (chiryōshi) can specifically refer to a licensed acupuncturist or moxibustionist in Japan.
- While ヒーラー is used for gamers, if you used it in a real hospital, staff might think you are talking about a specific character from a fantasy anime.
Examples in context
- 彼はパーティーのヒーラーです。Kare wa pātī no hīrā desu.He is the party's healer.
- このゲームではヒーラーが重要です。Kono gēmu dewa hīrā ga jūyō desu.A healer is important in this game.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing roles in an online video game.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔くんはヒーラーをやりたい？Hiroto-kun wa hīrā o yaritai?Hiroto, do you want to play as the healer?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ヒーラーとしてサポートしたいな。Un, hīrā to shite sapōto shitai na.Yeah, I want to support as a healer.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、私がアタッカーになるね。Jā, watashi ga atakā ni naru ne.Then, I will be the attacker.
- 大翔 Hiroto了解、一緒に頑張ろう！Ryōkai, issho ni ganbarō!Got it, let's do our best together!
