傷薬 (きずぐすり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
ointment; salve; wound medicine
A medicinal substance applied to cuts, scrapes, or other skin injuries. Can refer to both modern and traditional remedies.
medicine, chemical, enamel
Similar words
- 軟膏
軟膏 is a more formal or medical term for ointment, while 傷薬 is a common, everyday word specifically for treating wounds.
- 塗り薬
塗り薬 is a general term for topical medicine, not limited to wounds; 傷薬 specifically targets injuries.
Etymology
Compound of 傷 (kizu, 'wound') and 薬 (kusuri, 'medicine'), with rendaku voicing of くすり to ぐすり.
