ichidan verb, intransitive verb
start to get better; begin to heal
Describes the beginning of recovery from illness or injury. Often used when symptoms are improving but not yet fully gone.
See also: 掛ける (かける)
風邪が治りかけたと思ったら、また熱が出てきた。
Just when I thought my cold was starting to get better, the fever came back.
The wound is beginning to heal, so a scab has formed.