The word for medicine in Japanese is kusuri (薬) and traditional Japanese medicine is kazu kusuri (和薬). Find more Japanese translations about medicine.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine くすり | Kusuri | 薬 | |
| Drug やくざい | Yakuzai | 薬剤 | |
| Pharmaceuticals いやくひん | Iyakuhin | 医薬品 | |
| Medicine cabinet くすりだな | Kusuri tana | 薬棚 | |
| Cough medicine せきどめ | Sekitome | 咳止め | |
| Herbal medicine かんやく | Kan’yaku | 漢薬 | |
| Traditional Japanese medicine かずくすり | Kazu kusuri | 和薬 |
Interesting facts about medicine in Japan
Medicine in Japan is of an exceptionally high standard, with a strong focus on preventive medicine and a high level of technological sophistication. Also, the Japanese health care system is universal and covers all citizens, and the government regulates the health care industry to ensure quality and affordability.