用 法(ようほう)

ようほう

noun

usage, directions for use

1. 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(ようほう)・用量(ようりょう)を守(まも)る。

To follow the dosage and directions for use.

この言葉(ことば)の正(ただ)しい用法(ようほう)を教(おし)えてください。

Please teach me the correct usage of this word.

薬(くすり)の用法(ようほう)・用量(ようりょう)は必(かなら)ず医師(いし)の指示(しじ)に従(したが)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(ようほう)・用量(ようりょう) (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(ようほう)・用量(ようりょう): dosage and directions (fixed pair on medicine labels)
用法(ようほう)を守(まも)る: to follow the directions for use
正(ただ)しい用法(ようほう): correct usage
用法(ようほう)用量(ようりょう)を守(まも)る: to follow dosage and directions

Related Words

Compare: 語法(ごほう) (diction)

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Added 2026.2.25 23:04 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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