Word details

麻薬

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

Dictionary

Entry

麻薬まやく痲薬NounFreq #13332
1

narcotic; drug; dope

Examples
私達は国民から麻薬を追放しなければならない。
We must rid the nation of drugs.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

麻

hemp, flax, numb

11 strokesFrequency 1,142JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ママア

Kun

あさ

Nanori

ああざお
薬

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

16 strokesFrequency 702JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ヤク

Kun

くすり

Nanori

み
痲

measles, paralysis

13 strokes

On

マバ

Kun

しび.れる

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