Japanese word

目薬

Pronunciation

Romajimegusuri

Meaning

  • nouneye drops

Example

この目薬はよく効きます。ko no me gusuri wa yo ku ki ki ma su

These eye drops work well.

Illustration for 目薬 (eye drops)

More examples

この目薬は冷蔵庫で保管してください。ko no me gusuri wa rei zō ko de ho kan shi te ku da sa i

Please store these eye drops in the refrigerator.

Core concept

It refers to medicine delivered to the eye in small drops for care or treatment.

Common phrases

  • 目薬をさすme gusuri o sa su

    put in eye drops

Similar words

点眼薬tenganyaku: A medicine intended to treat or relieve an eye problem when applied in drops.
点眼剤tenganzai: A medicinal product prepared for application to the eye in drops.
洗眼薬senganyaku: A product used to rinse the eyes and remove unwanted material.

Definition in Japanese

目に直接さして、乾きや炎症などを和らげる液体の薬。me ni choku setsu sa shi te kawa ki ya en shō na do o yawa ra ge ru eki tai no kusuri

Word origin

目薬 (megusuri) is a native Japanese compound of 目 (me, "eye") and 薬 (gusuri, "medicine"), with rendaku changing kusuri to gusuri.

Usage tips

  • English eyewash often suggests liquid used to rinse the eyes, whereas eye drops more often suggests medicine applied in small drops.

Other meanings

  • eyewashnoun

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