How to Say ‘Over-the-counter medicine’ in Japanese
市販の薬
shihan no kusuri
[shee-HAHN noh koo-SOO-ree]
Phrase Breakdown
市販
shihan
[shee-HAHN]
over-the-counter
Sold commercially in stores, without prescription.
市販の薬で治りました。
It got better with over-the-counter medicine.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
薬
kusuri
[koo-SOO-ree]
medicine; drug
General word for medicine or medication.
毎日薬を飲みます。
I take medicine every day.
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