N5
くすり (kusuri)
薬
medicine
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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).
📝 Example Sentences
風邪を引いたので、薬を飲みました。
I caught a cold, so I took some medicine.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "薬"!
頭が痛いから、_______を飲もう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「頭が痛い」時に症状を和らげるために「飲む」のは「薬」です。
English: When your 'head hurts', what you 'take' to relieve symptoms is 'medicine'.
English: When your 'head hurts', what you 'take' to relieve symptoms is 'medicine'.
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