English–Japanese
“side effect” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifukusayō
Example
薬の副作用を医師に伝えます。kusuri no fuku sa yō o i shi ni tsuta e ma su
I will tell the doctor about the medicine's side effects.
How to say “side effect” in Japanese
“Side effect” in Japanese is 副作用 (fukusayō).
Refers to an extra bodily effect of a medicine that is separate from the effect intended by treatment.
Example sentences with 副作用
副作用が出たら、すぐに薬剤師へ相談します。fuku sa yō ga de ta ra su gu ni yaku zai shi e sō dan shi ma su
If side effects occur, I will consult a pharmacist right away.
Tips for using 副作用
- English speakers use side effect in phrases such as side effects of a drug, but the same phrase can also describe an unintended outcome in everyday topics.