Japanese Travel Phrases Series D | Part E
Buying Medicine in Japan: including asking for medicine at a Pharmacy | Section II
These Japanese travel phrases are presented in 3 formats: English, Kanji and Romaji. You are welcome to use them freely, print the page for reference while travelling in Japan.
Part A Buying Food - includes vegetables & fruits, food at a delicatessen, and meat
Part B Buying Food - includes buying seafood at the market and sweets
Part C Buying Clothes - communicating with salespeople
Part D Buying Clothes - continued...
Part E Section I
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If it is not so serious, this medicine would be of help. | |
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| Karui nonara, kochira ga Osusume desu. | ||
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If it is serious, this medicine would be of help. However, you should read the introduction carefully and follow the recommendations. | |
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| Omoi nonara, kono Kusuri ga Osusume desu. Tadashi, Kikime ga tsuyoi node, Shiyou-houhou wo mamotte Fukuyou suruyou, Chuui shite kudasai. | ||
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OK, I will take this. |
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| Soredewa, kore wo kudasai. | ||
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Could you fill this prescription, please? | |
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| Kono Shohousen no Kusuri wo kudasai. * In Japan, only specialized phamarcies handle prescriptions. |
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Sure. Please wait. I will get ready for you. | |
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| Hai, wakari mashita. Ima, Kusuri wo goyoui shimasu node, omachi kudasai. | ||
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How do I take this? | |
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| Donoyouni nomuno desu ka? | ||
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You should take it 3 times a day, after meals. Take only 1 tablet at one time. | |
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| Ichi-nichi San-kai, Shokugo ni Fukuyou shitekudasai. Ikkai ni Ichi-jou Fukuyou shite kudasai. | ||
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You should take it 1 time a day, before meals. Take 2 tablets at one time. | |
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| Ichi-nichi Ikkai, Shokuzen ni Fukuyou shitekudasai. Ikkai ni Ni-jou Fukuyou shite kudasai. | ||
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The explanation of how to take this medicine is written here. (pointing by finger) |
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| Fukuyou-houhou wa kochira ni kaite arimasu. | ||
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Would you please write down here how I should take this medicine just in case I forget your advice. | |
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| Nen-no tame, Fukuyou-houhou wo kokoni kaite kudasai. | ||
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This medicine should be taken __________ time(s) a day before meals / after meals / between meals Take _________ tablet(s) at one time. |
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| Kono Kusuri wa Ich-nichi _______ kai, Shokuzen / Shokugo / Shokkan ni _____ jou Fukuyou suru. | ||
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Do you have an ointment for itching? | |
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| Kayumi-dome no Kusuri wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have insects-protection lotion? | |
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| Mushi-yoke Lotion wa Arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have eye drops? | |
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| Megusuri wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have plaster? | |
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| Bansoukou wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have cold/warm compresses? | |
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| Rei-shippu / On-shippu wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have cotton swabs? | |
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| Menbo wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have Vitamin C? |
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| Vitamin C-zai wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have Vitamin E? | |
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| Vitamin E-zai wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have Sun-protection(block) lotion? | |
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| Hiyake-dome wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have diapers? | |
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| Omutsu wa arimasu ka? | ||
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Do you have instant baby foods? | |
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| Insutanto no Rinyushoku (baby foods) wa arimasu ka? | ||
