Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 硝薬(しょうやく) in Japanese

硝薬
Kana Reading
しょうやく
Romaji
shōyaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gunpowder


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

nitrate, saltpeter

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit

On'Yomi: ヤク

Kun'Yomi: くすり

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