VocabJLPT N1
recuperation
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. recuperation
  2. 2. medical treatment
This noun refers to resting and taking care of oneself in order to recover from an illness or injury. It is commonly used in phrases like "療養中" to describe someone who is currently recuperating.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The individual is currently recovering, so we're not accepting visitors at this time.

Sentence 2

Sorry for the slow response — I was hospitalized and recovering.

Sentence 3

On the leave request form, I put "for medical recuperation" as the reason.

Sentence 4

Due to illness, I'll be taking some time off to recover.

Sentence 5

My fever hasn't gone down since yesterday, so I'm resting at home.