Word details

硝薬

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 硝薬.

Dictionary

Entry

硝薬ょうやくNounFreq #141989
1

gunpowder

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nitrate, saltpeter

12 strokesFrequency 2,154JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショウ

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

16 strokesFrequency 702JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ヤク

Kun

くすり

Nanori

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