English–Japanese
“prescription” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishohō
Example
薬は医師の処方どおりに飲みます。kusuri wa i shi no sho hō dō ri ni no mi ma su
I take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.
How to say “prescription” in Japanese
“Prescription” in Japanese is 処方 (shohō).
Refers to the treatment plan that specifies how a medicine is selected and used for a particular patient.
Example sentences with 処方
私は医師の処方を確認します。watashi wa i shi no sho hō o kaku nin shi ma su
I check the doctor's prescription.
Tips for using 処方
- English distinguishes a prescription from a diagnosis: a diagnosis identifies the illness, while a prescription states what treatment to use.