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Japanese Drugstore Shopping Phrases

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Drugstore Shopping Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Japanese Drugstore Shopping Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (8 Total)

頭痛に効く薬はありますか

ずつうにきくくすりはありますか

Do you have headache medicine?

POINTSymptom consultation

妊娠中でも飲めますか

にんしんちゅうでものめますか

Safe during pregnancy?

POINTBe sure to check

眠くならない薬を探しています

ねむくならないくすりをさがしています

Looking for non-drowsy medicine.

POINTHay fever etc.

薬剤師さんに相談したいです

やくざいしさんにそうだんしたいです

I'd like to consult the pharmacist.

POINTSpecialized consultation

敏感肌用はありますか

びんかんはだようはありますか

Do you have sensitive skin products?

POINTcosmetics

処方箋を持ってきました

しょほうせんをもってきました

I brought a prescription.

POINTStore with dispensing pharmacy

ポイントカードを作れますか

ポイントカードをつくれますか

Can I make a point card?

POINTmember

免税はできますか

めんぜいはできますか

Is tax-free available?

POINTshort-term stay foreigner

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the difference between prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs?
A. Prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription, and over-the-counter drugs can be purchased directly as OTC.
Q. Is pharmacist consultation free?
A. free. Be sure to consult us if you have any concerns.
Q. What medicines can be used for children?
A. Confirm age display. If in doubt, consult a pharmacist.