JLPT N5 Beginner
薬
Medicine, drugs, or chemical agents.
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クスリ often used for illegal drugs or to sound more technical
1 Noun
Medicine
Describes substances used to treat illness, relieve pain, or maintain health, regardless of their physical form.
Example
風邪 を ひいた ので 、 薬 を 飲みました 。
I caught a cold, so I took some medicine.
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2 Noun
Helpful Chemical / Agent
Refers to chemical agents used for technical, agricultural, or industrial purposes rather than healing.
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3 Noun
Illegal Drugs
Functions as a slang term for illicit narcotics or recreational drugs.
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