prescription in Japanese

prescription in Japanese is 処方箋, 処方 — prescription means a doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

prescription in Japanese

処方箋

noun

Pronounced: shohōsen

(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

処方

noun

Pronounced: shohō

What does "prescription" mean?

noun A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.
"The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers."
noun A recommended plan or method for dealing with a problem.
"The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

prescription in a sentence

The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers.
He needs a new prescription for his glasses.
The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending.

Similar words in Japanese

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Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prescription" in Japanese?

"prescription" in Japanese is 処方箋, 処方. prescription means: A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

How do you pronounce 処方箋?

"prescription" in Japanese is 処方箋, pronounced "shohōsen".

How do you use "prescription" in a sentence?

Example: "The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers." In Japanese, "prescription" is 処方箋, 処方.

Are there other ways to say "prescription" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "prescription": 処方箋, 処方.

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