Translation of Japanese word "薬局" to English
薬局
やっきょく
[yakkyoku]
IPA: /yakkyoku/
Meaning
NounA place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
How to use
薬局 (yakkyoku) — 'pharmacy / drugstore'. 処方箋 (shohousen) — prescription.
🇬🇧 English
pharmacy
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 薬局
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やっきょく
Romaji Transcription: yakkyoku
Example Sentences
私は薬局で薬を買います。
わたしはやっきょくでくすりをかいします。
I buy medicine at a pharmacy.
薬局では、薬が売っています。
やっきょくでは、くすりがうっています。
They sell medicine at a pharmacy.
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Common phrases
- 薬局で薬を買う— buy medicine at pharmacy
- 調剤薬局— dispensing pharmacy
- 近くの薬局— nearby pharmacy
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Frequency rank: #503 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "薬局" mean?▼
The Japanese word "薬局" means "pharmacy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "薬局"?▼
The word "薬局" is read as "やっきょく" (yakkyoku). 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: "A place where you can buy medicine.".
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