Word details

薬九層倍

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 薬九層倍.

Dictionary

Entry

薬九層倍すりくそうばいExpression四字熟語Freq #223519
1

there is a huge markup in medicines, making it a profitable field; medicines sell for ten times the cost of their ingredients

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

16 strokesFrequency 702JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ヤク

Kun

くすり

Nanori

nine

2 strokesFrequency 55JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キュウ

Kun

ここのここの.つ

Nanori

いちじくいちのくこのひさし

stratum, social class, layer, story, floor

14 strokesFrequency 801JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ソウ

double, twice, times, fold

10 strokesFrequency 714JLPT N2Grade 3

On

バイ

Nanori

ます

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