1.
counter for drops of liquid
Used to count drops of liquid such as eye drops, medicine, or other fluids.
目薬を二滴差す。
Apply two drops of eye drops.
一滴も残さず飲んだ。
I drank every last drop.
数滴の血が落ちていた。
A few drops of blood had fallen.
コーヒーに牛乳を数滴垂らした。
I dripped a few drops of milk into the coffee.
医者に「この薬を一日三回、一回三滴ずつ飲んでください」と言われた。
The doctor told me, 'Please take three drops of this medicine three times a day.'
COUNTING:
- 一滴 (1 drop)
- 二滴 (2 drops)
- 三滴 (3 drops)
- 数滴 (several drops)
COMMON USAGE:
- 目薬 (eye drops)
- 薬 (medicine)
- 雨/水 (rain/water)
- 血 (blood)
- 汗 (sweat)
NOTE: The standalone noun 滴 (drop) uses the kun'yomi reading.
Related Words
Related:
滴 (drop (noun))