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Meaning of (やく) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
やく
Romaji
yaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dope; narcotics; drugs
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    medication; drug; treatment; anti-


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

16 strokes

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

On'Yomi: ヤク

Kun'Yomi: くすり

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