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Base noun form. Refers to a substance that can cause harm or death when ingested or contacted.
Theme

In a science lab, User is assisting their mentor Dr. Tanaka with an experiment involving chemical substances.

どく

poison, toxicant

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Memory Hook

Imagine a 'dook' (sounds like 毒 doku, 'poison') — a toxic duck that's poisonous! 'Dook' → 毒 (doku, 'poison').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『毒』 (doku, 'poison') is often referenced in folklore and media, such as in stories about poisonous creatures or toxic plants, and is used metaphorically to describe harmful influences.

Forms

Base: 毒Base noun form. Refers to a substance that can cause harm or death when ingested or contacted.