Translation of Japanese word "薬" to English
薬
くすり
[kusuri]
IPA: /kusuri/
Meaning
NounA substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
How to use
薬 (kusuri) — 'medicine / drug / chemical'. 薬を飲む — take medicine. (Note: 飲む is used for taking pills/liquids). 目薬 (megusuri) — eye drops.
🇬🇧 English
medicine / drug
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 薬
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くすり
Romaji Transcription: kusuri
Example Sentences
薬を飲みました。
くすりをのみました。
I took the medicine.
新しい薬が開発されました。
あたらしい くすりが かいはつされました。
A new medicine has been developed.
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Common phrases
- 薬を飲む— to take medicine
Frequency rank: #581 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "薬" means "medicine / drug" in English.
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The word "薬" is read as "くすり" (kusuri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a substance used for medical treatment.".
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