Korean

약국
Meaning: pharmacy, drugstore
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

藥
局

Example sentences

I stopped by the pharmacy to buy some cold medicine.
약국에 가서 처방전을 내고 약을 받았다.
I went to the pharmacy, handed in the prescription, and got the medicine.
약국에서 감기약을 지어 먹었다.
I got cold medicine from the pharmacy and took it.
피로 해소를 위해 약국에서 회복제를 샀다.
I bought a recovery drink at the pharmacy to relieve fatigue.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold. In Korea, pharmacies are easily found in most commercial areas.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.