JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
薬 — medicine
- Reading
- ヤク・くすり
- Meaning
- medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
薬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヤク・くすり and it means medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
薬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 薬 (medicine), 薬品 (medicine) and 薬局 (pharmacy).
Japanese words containing 薬
Frequently asked questions
What does 薬 mean in Japanese?
薬 means medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 薬 read?
薬 is read ヤク・くすり. Reading it inside real words — 薬 and 薬品 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 薬 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 薬 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 薬 in a word?
A common word containing 薬 is 薬 (くすり) — "medicine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 薬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 薬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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