Medicine in Japanese
"medicine" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
医
i
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "medicine". The most common choice is shown first.
薬View details →
Top pick
medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit
Reading: yaku
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and comfort. Grass that brings comfort.
What it carries
Medicine, pharmaceutical, poison. Represents treatment and chemistry.
Related kanji for "medicine"
医Details →剤Details →
medicine
i
Composed of box and arrow. Medical art of treating arrow wounds.
medicine
zai
Composed of equal and sword. Making equal with sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for medicine?
The most common kanji for "medicine" is 薬, read as yaku. It means medicine, chemical, enamel. Related kanji: 医 (medicine), 剤 (medicine).
How many strokes does 薬 have?
薬 has 16 strokes.