VocabJLPT N1
prescription
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. prescription (of medicine)
  2. 2. formula
This noun means "prescription," referring to a doctor's written instructions for medication. It is used in medical contexts, and a common related word is the slip of paper a doctor gives you to take to a pharmacy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If it doesn't suit my constitution, can you change the prescription?

Sentence 2

Have you taken the medication you were prescribed at the hospital yet?

Sentence 3

When it comes to antibiotics, I really wish doctors would be more careful about prescribing them!

Sentence 4

Hmm, I guess I should just be honest with the doctor about my symptoms and get a proper prescription.

Sentence 5

Same prescription again? I was actually hoping for something different!