鉄剤
tetsuzai
The English phrase "iron tablets" is translated into Japanese as 鉄剤 (tetsuzai).
鉄剤 is used to refer to medicines in tablet form used to treat iron deficiency.
How do you pronounce it?
tetsuzai
Did you know?
- The word 鉄 ('iron') is used in the phrase 鉄面皮 ('iron-faced skin') to describe someone who is shameless, showing how the metal is metaphorically linked to hardness and lack of feeling.
- In Japanese hospitals, 鉄剤 can refer to both tablets and intravenous injections, whereas an English speaker might assume it only refers to pills.
- Because the word 鉄剤 (tetsuzai) is a technical medical term, a doctor or pharmacist will use it, but a person shopping for vitamins might simply ask for 'iron supplements' or 鉄分 (tetsubun).
Examples in context
- 医師: この薬は鉄の薬です。毎日一錠ずつ飲んでください。Physician: This medicine is iron-based. Please take one tablet daily.
- 鉄剤を飲み忘れてしまいました。tetsuzai o nomiwasurete shimaimashita.I forgot to take my iron tablets.
- 医師から鉄剤を処方されました。ishi kara tetsuzai o shohō saremashita.The doctor prescribed iron tablets.
- 鉄剤を飲むと少し胃が痛くなります。tetsuzai o nomu to sukoshi i ga itaku narimasu.Taking iron tablets makes my stomach hurt a little.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are talking about health at home.
- 蓮 Ren体調はどう？鉄剤は飲んでいる？taichō wa dō? tetsuzai wa nonde iru?How are you feeling? Are you taking your iron tablets?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、毎日欠かさず飲んでいます。hai, mainichi kakasazu nonde imasu.Yes, I am taking them every day without fail.
- 蓮 Renそれはよかった。無理しないでね。sore wa yokatta. muri shinai de ne.That's good to hear. Don't overdo it.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとうございます、蓮さん。arigatō gozaimasu, Ren-san.Thank you, Ren.
