Meaning

Primary

Treatment

Alternatives

Measure, Disposal, Deal With

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

We're going to deal with it by putting this up your butt and giving you the treatment you need. Kancho!

処置 is commonly used when treating injuries or illnesses. It can also refer to deciding how to handle a situation or the act of handling it, but in these cases, people usually use 処理 instead.

Reading

しょち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

一時的な処置をほどこしたはいいけど、また後で同じことが起こらないか心配だ。

It's nice to have a temporary measure, but I'm afraid it will happen again later.

ビエトなら、今はあそこでスコットとバグの処置をしてるよ。

If you're looking for Viet, he is disposing of the bug with Scott over there.

誰か彼に応急処置ができる人はいませんか。

Is there anyone who could give him first aid?

Kanji Composition