(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)(まも)る。
To follow the dosage and directions for use.
この言葉(ことば)(ただ)しい用法(ようほう)(おし)えてください。
Please teach me the correct usage of this word.
(くすり)用法(ようほう)用量(ようりょう)(かなら)医師(いし)指示(しじ)(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)(まも)る: to follow the directions for use
  • (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)(まも)る: to follow dosage and directions