薬
Reading: くすり
Meaning: medicine, drug
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Example Sentence
薬 を 飲む の を 忘れた
I forgot to take my medicine.
Usage Notes
Refers to both prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs. Often written お薬 in polite contexts.
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