膏薬
also: あぶらぐすり
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Meanings
1
medicated plaster; patch
A medicinal adhesive patch applied to the skin, often for pain relief or inflammation. Typically read こうやく.
I put a medicated plaster on my stiff shoulder.
2
Only with reading あぶらぐすり
A greasy or oily medicinal substance applied to the skin; especially associated with the reading あぶらぐすり.
I applied ointment to the insect bite.
Expressions
- 理屈と膏薬はどこへでもつくone can give a plausible argument for anything