栄 養(えいよう)剤(ざい)

えいようざい

noun

nutritional supplement; tonic

1. nutritional supplement; tonic; nutrient preparation

A product taken to supplement nutrition, including vitamin drinks, energy tonics, and nutritional supplements. Common in Japan's health product market.

栄養(えいよう)剤(ざい)を飲(の)んだ。

I took a nutritional supplement.

疲(つか)れたときは栄養(えいよう)剤(ざい)に頼(たよ)ることがある。

When I'm tired, I sometimes rely on nutritional supplements.

医師(いし)から栄養(えいよう)剤(ざい)の点滴(てんてき)を受(う)けた。

I received a nutritional supplement via IV drip from the doctor.

Usage

Covers a wide range of products from over-the-counter vitamin drinks (like those sold at convenience stores) to medical nutrient preparations administered in hospitals. In everyday use, often refers to energy drinks and vitamin supplements.

Common collocations

栄養(えいよう)剤(ざい)を飲(の)む (to take a nutritional supplement)
栄養(えいよう)剤(ざい)の点滴(てんてき) (nutritional IV drip)

Similar words

サプリメント: supplement — loanword, often used for tablets and capsules
栄養(えいよう)ドリンク: energy drink — specifically liquid form
健康(けんこう)食品(しょくひん): health food — broader category

Related Words

Synonym: サプリメント (supplement (loanword))

Related: 栄養(えいよう) (nutrition)

Compare: 健康(けんこう)食品(しょくひん) (health food)

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