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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
服用量を守ってください。
Please follow the prescribed dosage.
服用量は年齢によって異なります。
The dosage varies depending on age.
医師の指示なしに服用量を変えると、副作用が出る恐れがある。
Changing the dosage without a doctor's instructions may cause side effects.
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
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 用量: dose; dosage — a shorter, more general term
- 投与量: administered dose — used by medical professionals for doses given to patients
- 適量: appropriate amount — a general term, not specific to medicine