服薬(ふくやく)

ふくやく
noun
taking medicine; medication
1. taking medicine; medication
The act of taking prescribed medicine, especially on a regular basis as part of treatment.
毎日(まいにち)決(き)まった時間(じかん)に服薬(ふくやく)する。
Take medicine at the same time every day.
服薬(ふくやく)を忘(わす)れないようにアラームを{設定(せってい)した。
I set an alarm so I don't forget to take my medicine.
高齢者(こうれいしゃ)の服薬(ふくやく)管理(かんり)は家族(かぞく)のサポートが大切(たいせつ)だ。
Family support is important for managing medication for elderly people.

服薬(ふくやく) is a formal/medical term for taking medicine.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 服薬(ふくやく)する: to take medicine
  • 服薬(ふくやく)管理(かんり): medication management
  • 服薬(ふくやく)指導(しどう): medication guidance
  • 服薬(ふくやく)スケジュール: medication schedule
  • 服薬(ふくやく){アドヒアランス}: medication adherence

RELATED TERMS:

  • 薬(くすり)を飲(の)む: to take medicine (common)
  • 投薬(とうやく): administering medicine (by medical staff)
  • 処方(しょほう): prescription

USAGE NOTE:
服薬(ふくやく) is more formal than 薬(くすり)を飲(の)む and is commonly used in medical settings and healthcare discussions.

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Added 2026.1.30 23:54
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