JLPT N1 Advanced
副作用
An unwanted medical side effect or a negative consequence of an action.
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1 Noun
Side Effect (Medical)
Refers to secondary, usually adverse reactions that occur alongside the intended therapeutic effect of medication or treatment.
Example
この 薬 に は 、 眠く なる という 副作用 が あります 。
This medicine has the side effect of making you sleepy.
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2 Noun
Negative Consequence / Downside
Describes an unintended negative repercussion arising from a solution, policy, or societal change.
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