剤
剤·medicine, agent
- On-yomi
- ザイ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 薬剤師 | やくざいし | pharmacist |
| 洗剤 | せんざい | detergent |
| 錠剤 | じょうざい | tablet, pill |
| 消毒剤 | しょうどくざい | disinfectant |
Example sentences
洗剤を入れすぎないでください。
せんざいをいれすぎないでください。
Please don't put in too much detergent.
薬剤師に飲み合わせを聞いてみた。
やくざいしにのみあわせをきいてみた。
I asked the pharmacist about drug interactions.
この消毒剤は手にも使えます。
このしょうどくざいはてにもつかえます。
This disinfectant can be used on hands as well.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 洗剤 as せんさい — the さ voices: せんざい
- Forgetting that 剤 is a suffix meaning 'agent/preparation', not a standalone word
Memory aid
Picture it
Ingredients lined up evenly (斉) and cut with a knife (刂) — measured components combined into one preparation.
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