ドラッグストア

どらっぐすとあ
noun
drugstore; pharmacy
shoppinghealth
1. drugstore; pharmacy; drug store
A retail store that sells medicines, cosmetics, toiletries, and household items, often at discounted prices.
ドラッグストアで薬(くすり)を買(か)った。
I bought medicine at the drugstore.
ドラッグストアは化粧品(けしょうひん)も安(やす)い。
Drugstores also have cheap cosmetics.
近所(きんじょ)のドラッグストアは24時間(じかん)営業(えいぎょう)なので便利(べんり)だ。
The neighborhood drugstore is open 24 hours, so it's convenient.

ドラッグストア chains are ubiquitous in Japan.

Common products

Usage

  • Major chains include マツモトキヨシ, ウェルシア, ツルハ
  • Many are open late or 24 hours
  • Popular with tourists for tax-free shopping

Related words

Related Words

Related: 薬局(やっきょく) (pharmacy)
Related: 薬(くすり) (medicine, drug)
Related: 市販薬(しはんやく) (over-the-counter medicine)
Compare: 調剤(ちょうざい)薬局(やっきょく) (dispensing pharmacy)
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