Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 良薬(りょうやく) in Japanese

良薬
Kana Reading
りょうやく
Romaji
ryōyaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    good medicine
    Example sentence
    良薬苦し A good medicine tastes bitter.

Examples of 良薬, りょうやく in a sentence

  • 良薬苦し

    A good medicine tastes bitter.



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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JLPT 3

7 strokes

good, pleasing, skilled

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: よ.い, -よ.い, い.い, -い.い

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