英語

healing

gb/hˈilɪŋ/ us/hˈilɪŋ/
B1 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 process
1

becoming healthy after injury

the process of getting better after you are hurt or sick

用法パターン: the healing of [a wound/injury/bone]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use *healings* as a plural for the general process; usually *healing* is uncountable unless referring to separate events or practices.
類義語
recovery (Broader and very common; can include regaining strength after illness.) | mending (Often used for bones or for a return to normal condition.) | repair (More technical; focuses on restoring damaged tissue or function.)
対義語
deterioration (A change toward a worse condition rather than improvement.) | worsening (The condition becomes more severe instead of improving.)
コロケーション
wound healing |bone healing |tissue healing |the healing process |healing time |slow healing |complete healing |promote healing |speed up healing |aid healing
テーマ
health |medicine |body
例文
  • The cut showed signs of healing after a few days.
  • Good nutrition can support healing after surgery.
  • The doctor checked the healing of the fracture at the follow-up visit.
学習者向け例文
  • My ankle needs time for healing.
  • The wound is healing well.
名詞 B2 process
2

emotional recovery after pain

the process of feeling better emotionally after something painful

用法パターン: healing from [grief/trauma/a breakup]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse *heal* for every kind of emotional problem; in some contexts *move on* or *recover* can sound more natural.
類義語
recovery (Neutral and common; often used for mental health and addiction too.) | closure (Focuses on reaching a sense of acceptance or an ending, not the whole process.) | restoration (Slightly more formal; emphasizes returning to a healthier state.)
対義語
trauma (The injury or emotional damage that healing aims to address.) | distress (Ongoing emotional pain rather than recovery.)
コロケーション
emotional healing |inner healing |healing from trauma |healing from grief |time for healing |a period of healing |support healing |begin healing |deep healing |healing takes time
テーマ
emotions |mental_health |relationships
例文
  • After the breakup, she needed time for healing.
  • Talking with a therapist helped his healing after the accident.
  • The apology was a small step toward healing their relationship.
学習者向け例文
  • I need healing after a hard year.
  • Time can help with healing.
adjective B2 property
3

making someone feel better

helping you become healthy or feel better

用法パターン: a healing [effect/touch/place/experience]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse *healing* (helping recovery) with *healthy* (in good health).
類義語
restorative (Emphasizes giving back strength or energy.) | therapeutic (Often used for activities or treatment that help health or mood.) | soothing (Focuses more on calming discomfort than on full recovery.)
対義語
harmful (Causing damage rather than improvement.) | damaging (Likely to worsen a condition or cause injury.)
コロケーション
healing effect |healing touch |healing power |healing properties |a healing environment |healing energy |a healing experience |a healing sleep |healing music |healing words
テーマ
health |wellbeing |emotions
例文
  • A long walk in nature can be a healing experience.
  • She found his words surprisingly healing.
  • Warm compresses have a healing effect on sore muscles.
学習者向け例文
  • Music is healing for me.
  • A warm bath can be healing.
名詞 B2 action
4

practice of curing by non-medical means

methods that try to cure people without regular medicine

用法パターン: healing through [prayer/energy work/rituals]
よくある間違い:
In this meaning, *healing* often refers to a type of practice (e.g., energy healing), not the body’s natural recovery process.
類義語
treatment (More general; does not specify spiritual or alternative methods.) | therapy (Often implies a structured method; can be medical or non-medical.)
対義語
medical treatment (Care based on conventional clinical medicine rather than spiritual or alternative practice.)
コロケーション
spiritual healing |energy healing |faith healing |healing session |healing ritual |traditional healing |holistic healing |healing practice |healing circle |healing ceremony
テーマ
health |religion |alternative_medicine
例文
  • He offers healing sessions that focus on relaxation and breathwork.
  • Some people turn to spiritual healing when they feel conventional medicine hasn’t helped.
  • The community gathered for a healing ceremony after the tragedy.
学習者向け例文
  • She believes in spiritual healing.
文法
辞書形
healing
IPA
GB/hˈilɪŋ/
US/hˈilɪŋ/
音節・強勢
heal - ing (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (heal)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: healing
  • Plural: healing, healings
関連語
Forms
healings noun
Core family
heal verb B1 health noun A1 healthy adjective A1
Related words
healer noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unhealthy adjective A2
Advanced or less common
healthily adverb healthiness noun
表現

healing arts

1
/hˈilɪŋ ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase

therapies that support health

different therapies that help people feel better

例文
  • She studies the healing arts, including massage and herbal medicine.
  • The retreat offers classes in yoga, meditation, and other healing arts.
  • Some hospitals now include certain healing arts alongside standard care.

healing balm

1
/hˈilɪŋ bˈɑm/
fixed phrase literary

something that brings comfort

something that comforts you when you feel sad or hurt

例文
  • Her friend’s visit was a healing balm after a difficult week.
  • Laughter can be a healing balm in hard times.
  • The ointment is marketed as a healing balm for dry, cracked skin.

healing crystals

1
/hˈilɪŋ kɹˈɪstəlz/
fixed phrase

crystals believed to heal

crystals that some people think can help them feel better

例文
  • She keeps healing crystals on her desk to help her stay calm.
  • The shop sells candles, incense, and healing crystals.
  • He’s curious about healing crystals but not sure what he believes.

healing hands

1
/hˈilɪŋ hˈændz/
fixed phrase

ability to cure or comfort

a special ability to help people feel better

例文
  • Everyone says she has healing hands when she gives a back rub.
  • He’s known in the village for his healing hands.
  • With patience and skill, the physiotherapist seemed to have healing hands.

healing journey

1
/hˈilɪŋ d͡ʒˈɚni/
fixed phrase

personal path of recovery

a person’s long process of getting better

例文
  • She shared parts of her healing journey in a blog post.
  • Starting therapy was an important step in his healing journey.
  • The film follows the family’s healing journey after the loss.

healing touch

1
/hˈilɪŋ tˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase

comforting, restorative influence

something kind that helps you feel better

例文
  • Her gentle massage had a healing touch.
  • After the argument, his apology was a healing touch for both of them.
  • The nurse’s calm voice and healing touch reassured the patient.

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