Japanese word

処方

Pronunciation

Romajishohō

Meaning

  • nounprescription

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.

Illustration for 処方 (prescription)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Refers to the treatment plan that specifies how a medicine is selected and used for a particular patient.

Common phrases

  • 処方どおりにsho hō dō ri ni

    as prescribed

Similar words

処方箋shohōsen: A document from a doctor that records the medicine and dosage intended for a patient.

Definition in Japanese

医師が治療のために薬の種類や量、用法を決めて指示すること。また、その指示。i shi ga chi ryō no ta me ni kusuri no shu rui ya ryō yō hō o ki me te shi ji su ru ko to ma ta so no shi ji

Word origin

処方 (shohō, "prescription") is formed from 処 (sho, "manage") and 方 (hō, "method"), whose meanings together describe a method for managing illness with medicine.

Usage tips

  • English distinguishes a prescription from a diagnosis: a diagnosis identifies the illness, while a prescription states what treatment to use.

Other meanings

  • formulanoun

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