百ひゃく薬やく

noun

many kinds of medicine; sundry remedies

Refers to a collection of various medicines or remedies. Often used in set phrases like 百薬の長 (the best of all medicines, i.e., alcohol in moderation).

• 酒さけは百ひゃく薬やくの長ちょうと言いわれる。

  Sake is said to be the best of all medicines.

• この店みせには百ひゃく薬やくがそろっている。

  This shop has a full range of remedies.