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[ばん()·のう()·やく()]
bannouyaku
noun

Root Words:

[ばん()·のう() + やく()]
bannou + yaku

English Meaning(s) for 万能薬

noun
  1. universal medicine; cure-all; panacea

Definition and Synonyms for 万能薬

Panacea hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
Synonyms: 万能薬
Elixir a substance believed to cure all ills
Synonyms: 万能薬, 仙薬
Panacea once sought by the alchemists
Synonyms: 万能薬

Meanings for each kanji in 万能薬

» ten thousand; 10,000
» ability; talent; skill; capacity
» medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit

Categories 万能薬 is a member of

Panacea hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
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Cure a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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Potion a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
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Sample Sentences for 万能薬

There is no easy cure-all for old economic ills.

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