synonym Comparative
薬
VS
一服
Differences Between "薬" and "一服"
Option A
薬
Meaning
medicine
Reading
くすり (kusuri)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
風邪を引いたので、薬を飲みました。
I caught a cold, so I took some medicine.
Option B
一服
Meaning
a dose (of medicine); a puff (of tobacco); a rest; a break
Reading
いっぷく (ippuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
仕事の合間に、庭で一服した。
I took a short break in the garden during work.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(medicine)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 薬: A substance taken to treat illness, relieve symptoms, or maintain health. The common verb for 'taking medicine' is 薬を飲む (kusuri o nomu).
- 一服: Commonly used to mean 'taking a short break' or 'having a smoke (cigarette)' or 'taking medicine'. It implies a short, temporary cessation of activity. Often used with する (suru).
- 薬: A substance taken to treat illness, relieve symptoms, or maintain health. The common verb for 'taking medicine' is 薬を飲む (kusuri o nomu).
- 一服: Commonly used to mean 'taking a short break' or 'having a smoke (cigarette)' or 'taking medicine'. It implies a short, temporary cessation of activity. Often used with する (suru).
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