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How do you say "I'm taking medicine" in Japanese?

Use this at the hospital or clinic when you explain medicine you are taking.

I'm taking medicine

服薬

Use くすりをのんでいます (kusuri o nonde imasu) at the hospital or clinic when you explain medicine you are taking. The reusable part is `〜 を のんでいます`.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

くすりをのんでいます

くすり を / のんで います

kusuri o / nonde imasu

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Quick use

Use くすりをのんでいます (kusuri o nonde imasu) at the hospital or clinic when you explain medicine you are taking. It lets you give the key fact first before adding details.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 を / のんでいます
  • Replace the part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Core words

  • くすり: medicine.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the thing you want, use, show, or ask about.

Practical note

Medicine instructions are often given quickly, so being able to ask clearly here matters a lot.