Korean Dictionary
How to say "Therapy Animal" in Korean
“Therapy Animal” in Korean is 치료 동물 (pronounced "chiryo dongmul").
치료 동물
chiryo dongmul
Usage & Context
Therapy animals, especially dogs, are used to support emotional and mental well-being. Korean hospitals and rehabilitation centers are increasingly using 치료 동물 to provide comfort and reduce stress.
Example Sentence
치료 동물과의 교감이 환자의 불안을 줄여준다.
Interacting with therapy animals reduces patient anxiety.
How to use 치료 동물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Therapy Animal” is 치료 동물, romanized as chiryo dongmul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 치료 동물.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '치료' (chiryo), sounds like 'chee-ryo'. 'Chi' is like 'chee' in 'cheese', and 'ryo' is like 'rye-oh'. The second part, '동물' (dongmul), sounds like 'dong-mool'. 'Dong' is like 'dong' in 'dongle', and 'mul' is like 'mool' in 'pool'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A parent talking about their child's experience at a therapy session.
아이들이 치료 동물과 함께 시간을 보내며 정서적 안정을 찾았어요.
The children found emotional stability by spending time with therapy animals.
A news report or announcement about a new hospital program.
병원에서 환자들의 스트레스 완화를 위해 치료 동물을 도입했습니다.
The hospital introduced therapy animals to alleviate patients' stress.
A mental health professional explaining the benefits of therapy animals.
치료 동물은 외상 후 스트레스 장애를 겪는 사람들에게 큰 도움이 됩니다.
Therapy animals are a great help to people suffering from PTSD.
Cultural Context
While the concept of therapy animals is global, its adoption in Korea, especially in formal medical settings, has been steadily growing. You'll often see news features on hospitals or nursing homes introducing '치료 동물' programs, highlighting their positive impact on patients' mental and physical well-being. Dogs are the most common, but other animals like cats or even horses are sometimes used in specialized therapy.
Editorial note
We review entries like 치료 동물 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
치료 동물과 교감하다
to interact with a therapy animal
치료 동물 프로그램
therapy animal program
치료 동물의 효과
the effect/benefit of therapy animals
Related Expressions
반려동물
bannyeodongmul
companion animal (pet)
정서적 지지 동물
jeongseojeok jiji dongmul
emotional support animal
치료견
chiryeogyeon
therapy dog
동물 매개 치료
dongmul maegae chiryo
animal-assisted therapy
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