A1 noun Neutral #3,238 most common

薬局

yakkyoku /jak.kjokɯ/

A pharmacy or drugstore where medicines are prepared, dispensed, and sold. In Japan, it specifically refers to establishments that handle medical prescriptions from doctors.

Examples

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1

駅の近くに薬局があります。

There is a pharmacy near the station.

2

こちらの処方箋をお近くの薬局にお持ちください。

Please take this prescription to a pharmacy near you.

3

その薬局、夜遅くまで開いてるよ。

That pharmacy is open until late at night.

Word Family

Noun
薬局
Related
薬剤師
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Yaku' as 'medicine' and 'Kyoku' as 'office'. It's the 'Medicine Office'.

Quick Quiz

風邪の薬を買いに___へ行きます。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 薬局

Examples

1

駅の近くに薬局があります。

everyday

There is a pharmacy near the station.

2

こちらの処方箋をお近くの薬局にお持ちください。

formal

Please take this prescription to a pharmacy near you.

3

その薬局、夜遅くまで開いてるよ。

informal

That pharmacy is open until late at night.

4

本研究では、地域薬局の役割について分析する。

academic

This study analyzes the role of community pharmacies.

5

新規の薬局開設に関する契約書を確認してください。

business

Please check the contract regarding the opening of the new pharmacy.

Word Family

Noun
薬局
Related
薬剤師

Common Collocations

薬局に行く to go to the pharmacy
薬局で働く to work at a pharmacy
かかりつけ薬局 one's regular/family pharmacy
門前薬局 pharmacy located in front of a hospital
薬局を開設する to open a pharmacy

Common Phrases

調剤薬局

dispensing pharmacy

薬局方

pharmacopoeia (official list of medicines)

零売薬局

pharmacy that sells prescription drugs without a prescription (specific cases)

Often Confused With

薬局 vs ドラッグストア

A 'drugstore' often sells cosmetics and snacks, while 'yakkyoku' specifically focuses on dispensing medical prescriptions.

薬局 vs 病院

A hospital (byouin) is for diagnosis and treatment; a pharmacy (yakkyoku) is where you pick up the medicine.

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Usage Notes

Use 'yakkyoku' when you need to pick up medicine prescribed by a doctor. In casual conversation, people often use 'drugstore' for shops that sell general items like shampoo and over-the-counter medicine.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes go to a 'byouin' (hospital) expecting to buy aspirin, but for simple medicine, they should look for a 'yakkyoku' or 'drugstore'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Yaku' as 'medicine' and 'Kyoku' as 'office'. It's the 'Medicine Office'.

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Word Origin

Derived from 'yaku' (medicine/drug) and 'kyoku' (bureau/office/department).

Grammar Patterns

Used as a common noun. Followed by particles like 'de' (at/in) or 'ni' (to/at).
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Cultural Context

In Japan, patients receive an 'Okusuri Techo' (Medicine Notebook) at pharmacies to track all their medications across different clinics.

Quick Quiz

風邪の薬を買いに___へ行きます。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 薬局

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