What does 薬用 mean?
薬用 is a Japanese noun meaning “medicinal (use)” in English. It is written as 薬用 in kanji, やくよう in hiragana, and yakuyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
薬用の石けんで手を洗いました。
I washed my hands with medicated soap.
この植物は昔から薬用に使われています。
This plant has long been used for medicine.