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VocabJLPT N1

side effect

Noun

Definitions

1. side effect
2. adverse reaction
3. Adverse effect

This noun refers to a side effect, particularly an unwanted or unintended effect of a medicine or medical treatment. It is an essential word for anyone discussing health, medication, or medical situations in Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Seriously, taking medication without reading the side effects is dangerous!

Sentence 2

I thought I'd get better fast, but the side effects are making me feel worse!

Sentence 3

Medical news programs kept repeating warnings about side effects.

Sentence 4

Just to be safe, I checked with the doctor about possible side effects.

Sentence 5

The research team recalculated the rate of side effect occurrence.