How to say 'Medicine' in Japanese | 薬

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The Japanese word for Medicine is 'Kusuri', written as 薬 in Japanese.'Medicine' in hiragana is くすり.

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薬

Meaning

Medicine

Reading

くすり

kusuri

Kanji

薬Medicine

Explanation

The Japanese noun '薬 (くすり)' refers to 'medicine' or 'drugs'. It is used to describe substances taken to treat or prevent illness or disease. This word can refer to both Western and traditional Japanese medicine. For example: I took medicine「薬を飲みました」(くすりをのみました). This medicine is effective「この薬は効きます」(このくすりはききます). It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to something that provides relief or a solution, such as 'a remedy' or 'a cure'. For instance: Laughter is the best medicine「笑いは最高の薬です」(わらいはさいこうのくすりです).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

727

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 薬

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

薬

Meaning

Medicine

Words Related to 薬 Through the Kanji 薬

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 薬 as well.

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風邪薬

Meaning

Cold medicine

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薬指

Meaning

Ring finger

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薬品

Meaning

Medicine, Chemical

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薬局

Meaning

Pharmacy

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目薬

Meaning

Eye drops

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'Kusuri' means 'Medicine' .

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