Meaning

Primary

Medicinal

Alternative

Medicinal Use

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something that's used for medicine is medicinal.

Reading

やくよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

にきびが気になるので、薬用の石けんで顔をあらうようにしています。

I worry about acne, so I tend to use medicinal soap to wash my face.

この薬局に、薬用リップクリームはおいていますか?

Does this pharmacy have medicinal lip moisturizers?

咳がひどいんですが、妊娠中に薬用せき止めドロップを服用しても大丈夫でしょうか?

I have a horrible cough, so is it okay for me to take medicated cough drops while I’m pregnant?

Kanji Composition