薬品
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Base noun form. Refers to substances used as medicine or chemicals. Use with particles like 『を』 (wo, object marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive marker) in sentences, e.g., 『薬品を買う』 (yakuhin wo kau, 'to buy medicine / Chemicals').
Theme

At a pharmacy, User consults with Dr. Tanaka, a pharmacist, about selecting the right medicine for a cold.

薬品

やくひん

medicine(s), chemical(s)

Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body

Memory Hook

Think of 'yaku' (薬 yaku means 'medicine') and 'hin' (品 hin means 'item') — together, they're 'medicine items' or chemicals. 'Yaku-hin' → 薬品 (yakuhin, 'medicine(s), chemical(s)').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 薬品 (yakuhin, 'medicine(s), chemical(s)') is commonly seen in pharmacies or laboratories. It can refer to both medicinal drugs and general chemicals, so context is important for clarity.

Forms

Base: 薬品Base noun form. Refers to substances used as medicine or chemicals. Use with particles like 『を』 (wo, object marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive marker) in sentences, e.g., 『薬品を買う』 (yakuhin wo kau, 'to buy medicine / Chemicals').