薬


This is the kanji for medicine.

on readings:
  • yaku
kun readings:
  • kusuri
examples:
弾薬 dan'yaku ammunition
丸薬 gan'yaku pill
鼻薬 hanagusuri a bribe
薬 kusuri medicine
薬屋 kusuriya drugstore, pharmacy
薬局 yakkyoku pharmacy
薬学 yakugaku pharmacy
薬品 yakuhin medicine, drugs
薬味 yakumi spices
薬剤 yakuzai medicine, drug
薬剤師 yakuzaishi pharmacist, druggist

links:
Wiktionary

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Last Alteration Performed: 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.