“Prescription” in Japanese
Short answer
Prescription in Japanese is “薬方” (yakuhou). Full meaning: prescription, formula (for the preparation of a medicine), recipe.
Other ways to say “Prescription” in Japanese
処方
shohou prescription (of medicine), formula
薬箋
yakusen prescription
処方箋
shohousen prescription
規定
kitei stipulation, prescription, provision, regulation, rule; normal (unit of normality)
時効
jikou statute of limitations, lapse of rights after a period of time, prescription (including acquisitive and extinctive prescription); becoming invalid or void after a set time; ageing, aging
レシピ
reshipi recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
やくほう
yakuhou prescription, formula (for the preparation of a medicine), recipe
方書き
hougaki document containing instructions; prescription
さじ加減
sajikagen measured amount (esp. of medicine), dosing, quantity, prescription; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience, doing something by feel, skill, knack
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