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[くすり(薬)]
kusuri
noun

English Meaning(s) for 薬

noun
  1. medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs; pill; ointment; salve
  2. efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.)
  3. (pottery) glaze
  4. (illegal) drug; narcotic
  5. small bribe
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Definition and Synonyms for 薬

Medicinal Drug something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Synonyms: メディスン, 医薬, 医薬品, 薬, 薬, 薬剤, 薬品, 薬餌, 飲み薬

Meanings for each kanji in 薬

» medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit

Categories 薬 is a member of

Drug a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
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Sample Sentences for 薬

The effect of the drug had worn off.
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My father relies little on medicines.
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You must refuse to drink this drug.
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The doctor alerted him to the riskiness of the medicine.
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We haven't tried the drug out on humans yet.
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