N1
とんぷく (tonpuku)
頓服
single dose (of medicine), medication taken as needed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a single dose of medicine taken on an as-needed basis, typically for immediate relief of symptoms like pain or fever, rather than regularly scheduled medication. Often used in medical contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
頭痛がひどい時は、頓服を飲んで安静にしている。
When my headache is severe, I take a single dose of medicine and rest.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "頓服"!
熱が出たので、医師に_______を処方してもらった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 急な症状（熱）に対して、必要時に服用する薬は「頓服」です。
English: For sudden symptoms (fever), medicine taken as needed is called '頓服 (tonpuku)'.
English: For sudden symptoms (fever), medicine taken as needed is called '頓服 (tonpuku)'.
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