Word details
薬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 薬.
Dictionary
Entry
1
medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs; pill; ointment; salve
Examples
この薬を飲めば、あなたは頭痛が治るでしょう。
The medicine will cure your headache.
2
efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.)
Examples
この薬はごきぶりを退治するのに効果的だ。
This poison is very effective in getting rid of roaches.
3
(pottery) glaze
4
Esp. クスリ
(illegal) drug; narcotic
5
small bribe
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
薬
medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit
16 strokesFrequency 702JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ヤク
Kun
くすり
Nanori
み
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