薬
Meanings
Noun
1. medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs; pill; ointment; salve
2. efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.)
3. (pottery) glaze
4. (illegal) drug; narcotic (esp. クスリ)
5. small bribe
Kanji used
Pitch accent
くすり
Used in vocabulary
Examples215
この
The medicine will cure your headache.
この
This poison is very effective in getting rid of roaches.
お薬
Your medicine is ready.
その
The manufacturer of the medicine is a Japanese company.
その
The medicine gave instant relief.
もう
Have you taken your medicine yet?