VocabJLPT N1
narcotic
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. narcotic
  2. 2. drug
  3. 3. Narcotic
This noun refers to illegal narcotic drugs or controlled substances. It is used in serious contexts such as news reports, legal discussions, and public health warnings about drug abuse and trafficking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I can't believe a drug bust happened right in my own neighborhood!

Sentence 2

They found a drug needle in the park down the street — that's terrifying.

Sentence 3

"I sold drugs to pay off my debt," he said, completely unapologetic.

Sentence 4

No way — he got busted for drugs? What was he even doing!

Sentence 5

My friend said last night, "I would never touch narcotics."