常 用 薬(じょうようやく)

じょうようやく

noun

regular medication; daily medicine

1. regular medication; daily medicine; routine prescription

Medicine taken on a regular or ongoing basis, typically for the management of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or allergies.

常用薬(じょうようやく)を忘(わす)れた。

I forgot my regular medication.

旅行(りょこう)には常用薬(じょうようやく)を必(かなら)ず持(も)っていく。

I always bring my regular medication when traveling.

入院(にゅういん)の際(さい)、常用薬(じょうようやく)のリストを医師(いし)に提出(ていしゅつ)してください。

When being admitted to the hospital, please submit a list of your regular medications to the doctor.

Composed of 常用(じょうよう) (regular use, habitual use) and 薬(やく) (medicine). An important practical term for anyone managing health care in Japan, frequently encountered at hospitals, pharmacies, and when filling out medical forms. Knowing this word is essential for medical visits and hospital stays.

Common collocations

常用薬(じょうようやく)を飲(の)む: to take one's regular medication
常用薬(じょうようやく)のリスト: list of regular medications
常用薬(じょうようやく)を持参(じさん)する: to bring one's regular medication
常用薬(じょうようやく)を変更(へんこう)する: to change one's regular medication

Similar words

処方薬(しょほうやく): prescription medicine — medicine prescribed by a doctor; may be temporary or ongoing
市販薬(しはんやく): over-the-counter medicine — medicine available without a prescription
頓服薬(とんぷくやく): medicine taken as needed — taken only when symptoms appear, not on a regular schedule

Related Words

Compare: 処方薬(しょほうやく) (prescription medicine)

Compare: 市販薬(しはんやく) (over-the-counter medicine)

Compare: 頓服薬(とんぷくやく) (medicine taken as needed)

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Added 2026.4.29 0:31 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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