1.
dosage; dose; amount to be taken
the specified amount of medicine to be taken at one time or over a period, as directed by a doctor or indicated on medication packaging
Combines 服用 (taking medicine) and 量 (amount). A practical term encountered on medicine labels, in pharmacy consultations, and at doctor visits. Understanding dosage instructions is important for daily life in Japan.
Common collocations
- 一日の服用量: daily dosage
- 服用量を守る: to follow the dosage
- 服用量を増やす: to increase the dosage
- 服用量を減らす: to reduce the dosage
- 最大服用量: maximum dosage