How to Say ‘Medicine’ in Japanese
くすり
kusuri
[koo-soo-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [くすり] can mean medicine in general or a prescription drug. At a clinic, it often implies “prescribed meds” rather than over-the-counter.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, you usually take a prescription to a separate pharmacy ([薬局]) after the appointment. The pharmacist may explain how to take the [くすり].
Phrase Breakdown
くすり
kusuri
[koo-soo-ree]
medicine; medication
General word for medicine/medication. In clinics it can mean prescribed drugs (処方薬).
検査の結果によって、くすりが変わります。
Depending on the test results, the medicine will change.
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