VocabJLPT N1
medicine
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. medicine
  2. 2. drug
  3. 3. chemical agent (e.g. pesticide, bleach, lubricant)
This noun refers to a medicinal chemical or pharmaceutical agent used for treatment or therapy. It is a technical term often found in medical and scientific contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I saw on the news that "a new medication has been approved."

Sentence 2

That said, overdosing on medication can lead to serious accidents.

Sentence 3

You're just going to mask it with medication again, aren't you?

Sentence 4

So, what do we do if we run out of medication?

Sentence 5

Even so, don't you think medication prices have gone up way too much?