ヒロポン

noun

Philopon (brand of methamphetamine)

Trademarked brand name for methamphetamine, historically used in Japan. Now primarily a historical or technical reference.

• 戦せん後ご、ヒロポンという覚かく醒せい剤ざいが広ひろく流りゅう通つうした。

  After the war, a stimulant called Philopon became widely distributed.

noun

methamphetamine; meth

Generic use of the brand name to refer to methamphetamine itself, similar to 'Philopon' becoming a common noun. Often used in colloquial or media contexts.