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薬
薬 (readings: やく, くすり; Japanese kanji) means “medicine”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 薬局 (pharmacy).
What does 薬 mean?
| Kanji | 薬 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | medicine |
| Readings | やく, くすり |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 薬
薬 is read やく or くすり depending on the word.
Example words with 薬
| Example | 薬局 (pharmacy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14