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

セールになってたから薬用ローションを買ってみました。

I bought medicated lotion because it was on sale.

私はいつも薬用石けんを使っています。

I always use medicated soap.

この薬局に、薬用リップクリームはありますか?

Does this pharmacy have medicinal lip moisturizers?

Kanji Composition