English–Japanese
“medication” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyakuzai
Example
この薬剤は食後に飲みます。ko no yaku zai wa shoku go ni no mi ma su
I take this medication after meals.
How to say “medication” in Japanese
“Medication” in Japanese is 薬剤 (yakuzai).
Refers to a medicinal substance or preparation used to produce a particular medical effect.
Example sentences with 薬剤
この薬剤は眠くなることがあります。ko no yaku zai wa nemu ku na ru ko to ga a ri ma su
This medication may cause drowsiness.
Tips for using 薬剤
- Unlike the broad English word drug, 薬剤 (yakuzai) specifically refers to a medicinal substance or preparation and does not carry the illegal-drug sense.