癒やし
iyashi
The Japanese word for "healing" is 癒やし (iyashi).
癒やし refers to the process of regeneration.
Meaning: process of regeneration (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
iyashi
Did you know?
- The term 癒やし系 (iyashi-kei) describes a specific personality type or celebrity archetype known for having a soothing voice and a gentle aura that relaxes others.
- The concept of 癒やし (iyashi) became a massive cultural trend in the 1990s as a response to the extreme stress of Japanese corporate work culture.
- The word 癒やし (iyashi) is closely tied to the concept of 'forest bathing', or 森林浴 (shinrin-yoku), which is practiced specifically to achieve a state of healing.
Examples in context
- 癒しの力The power of healing
- 癒しの時間Healing time
- 癒しの場所Healing place
- この音楽は癒やしを与えてくれる。Kono ongaku wa iyashi o ataete kureru.This music provides healing.
- 自然の癒やしを感じたい。Shizen no iyashi o kanjitai.I want to feel the healing of nature.
- 猫は最高の癒やしだ。Neko wa saiko no iyashi da.Cats are the ultimate healing.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are talking about their weekend at a hot spring.
- 健太 Kenta温泉はどうだった？Onsen wa dou datta?How was the hot spring?
- 結衣 Yuiすごくいい癒やしになったよ。Sugoku ii iyashi ni natta yo.It was a wonderful healing experience.
- 健太 Kentaそれはよかったね。Sore wa yokatta ne.That's great to hear.
- 結衣 Yui心身ともにリフレッシュできたよ。Shinshin tomo ni rifuresshu dekita yo.I feel refreshed in both mind and body.
