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usage, directions for use
The way something is used, or instructions on how to use something. Applied to both medicine/products (dosage and directions) and language (grammatical usage).
用法・用量を守る。
To follow the dosage and directions for use.
この言葉の正しい用法を教えてください。
Please teach me the correct usage of this word.
薬の用法・用量は必ず医師の指示に従ってください。
Please always follow the doctor's instructions regarding the usage and dosage of the medicine.
USAGE:
Most commonly encountered in two contexts: (1) medical/product instructions, almost always in the fixed phrase 用法・用量 (dosage and directions), and (2) linguistics/grammar, referring to how a word or expression is used. The medical usage is extremely common on medicine packaging and in pharmacy instructions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 用法・用量: dosage and directions (fixed pair on medicine labels)
- 用法を守る: to follow the directions for use
- 正しい用法: correct usage
- 用法用量を守る: to follow dosage and directions