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noun[C]
a pharmacist; a licensed professional who prepares and dispenses medicines and gives advice on their use
yaksa
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 藥師, literally “medicine master” or “medicine specialist.”
Examples
약사가 처방전을 확인했다.
yaksaga cheobangjeoneul hwaginhaetda
The pharmacist checked the prescription.
동네 약사에게 감기약을 물어봤다.
dongne yaksaege gamgiyageul mureobwatda
I asked the neighborhood pharmacist about cold medicine.
Character Breakdown
약
yak
medicine; drug
사
sa
master; specialist
Collocations
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