漢方
Chinese edit
Chinese; name of a dynasty; man | square; quadrilateral; place square; quadrilateral; place; region; direction; side; method; way; prescription; power; upright; just | ||
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trad. (漢方) | 漢 | 方 | |
simp. (汉方) | 汉 | 方 |
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
漢方
- traditional Chinese medicine prescription; now usually referring to Japanese kampo medicine
Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |
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漢 | 方 |
かん Grade: 3 |
ほう > ぽう Grade: 2 |
on’yomi |
Alternative spelling |
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漢方 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology edit
From Sinitic 漢 (kan, “Han, Chinese”) + 方 (hō, “prescription”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
- Chinese medicine and health practices: the use of acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, and the use of specific herbal remedies, such as garlic or ginger.