完治

• Reading: かんち
• Romaji: kanchi
• Kanji breakdown: 完 (kan) — complete, perfect; 治 (chi/ji) — cure, heal, govern
• Pronunciation: /kaɴ.tɕi/

Meaning

Complete recovery; full cure. The state of being completely healed from an illness or injury.

A noun and suru-verb (intransitive) meaning to fully recover from a disease or injury with no remaining symptoms. Used as 完治する (to be completely cured). Implies a definitive end to the condition, unlike 回復 (kaifuku, recovery) which can be partial. Often used with diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions.

Examples

1. 骨折してから三か月で完治した。 I made a full recovery three months after my fracture.
2. この病気は早期に治療すれば完治できる可能性が高い。 If this disease is treated early, there is a high chance of a complete cure.
3. 完治するまで無理をしないでください。 Please don't push yourself until you've fully recovered.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, recovery, health

Tone: hopeful

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 完 (kan, complete/perfect) + 治 (chi, cure/heal). Literally 'completely cured' — emphasising that no trace of the illness remains.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal