English–Japanese

“pharmacy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyakkyoku

Example

近くの薬局で薬を買います。chika ku no yak kyoku de kusuri o ka i ma su

I buy medicine at a nearby pharmacy.

Illustration for 薬局 (pharmacy)

How to say “pharmacy” in Japanese

“Pharmacy” in Japanese is 薬局 (yakkyoku).

A place where medicines are prepared, dispensed, and sold for treatment.

Full entry for 薬局: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 薬局

処方箋を持って薬局へ行きます。sho hō sen o mo tte yak kyoku e i ki ma su

I go to the pharmacy with a prescription.

Tips for using 薬局

  • In English, pharmacy usually focuses on the place that prepares and dispenses medicine, while drugstore can also sell toiletries and other everyday goods.

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