Korean · Body & Health
약
yak
Medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something you take to treat an illness.
Example
식사 후에 약을 드세요.
Take the medicine after meals.
Etymology
'약' (yak) originates from Chinese 药 (yào), meaning 'medicine' or 'drug.' The term has been adopted into Korean, representing both traditional and modern medicinal practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'약' is used in both spoken and written contexts, often in formal healthcare discussions. It refers to medication in pharmacies, hospitals, and health conversations across all regions in Korea.