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[くすり()]
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

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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Stroke Order Diagrams for 薬

Sample Sentences for 薬

The medicine had an immediate effect.
This medicine will do you good.
The medicine saved her life.
Come back again when you finish your medicine.
This medicine will cure you of your cold.

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