A2 Collocation Neutral

苦い薬

nigai kusuri

Bitter medicine

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Meaning

Medication that has an unpleasant, sharp taste.

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Cultural Background

Emphasis on 'gaman' (endurance). Root of the 'Good medicine' proverb. Focus on 'bitter pill' as a necessary evil. Shared cultural values of accepting advice.

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Verb choice

Always use '飲む' (to drink) with medicine.

Meaning

Medication that has an unpleasant, sharp taste.

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Verb choice

Always use '飲む' (to drink) with medicine.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

厳しい現実を苦い薬として＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 飲む

Medicine is 'drunk' (飲む) in Japanese.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

厳しい現実を苦い薬として＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 飲む

Medicine is 'drunk' (飲む) in Japanese.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's rare. Usually, we just say 'この薬は苦い' (This medicine is bitter).

Related Phrases

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良薬は口に苦し

specialized form

Good medicine is bitter.

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耳が痛い

similar

My ears hurt (from hearing truth).

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