Quick answer
薬 is the kanji for "Enamel / Benefit / Medicine". A common reading is くすり (kusuri). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Enamel / Benefit / Medicine
Also : Enamel · Benefit · Medicine · Chemical · Gunpowder
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 薬 represents 'MEDICINE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of medicine.
On-reading: やく — remember this sound by associating it with medicine. Kun-reading: くすり.
Example Sentences
風邪の薬を飲みました。
かぜのくすりをのみました。
I took cold medicine.
薬局でビタミン剤を買いました。
やっきょくでびたみんざいをかいました。
I bought vitamins at the pharmacy.
Vocabulary using 薬
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