JLPT N4Words

副作用

Readingふくさようfukusayou

Meaning
薬を飲んで起こる、目的とはちがう体への影響
Explanation
「副作用(ふくさよう)」refers to an effect on the body that occurs when you take medicine and is different from its intended purpose. Examples include feeling sleepy or getting a stomachache. Example:「この薬は副作用で眠くなることがあります」(This medicine may make you sleepy as a side effect).
Original Japanese explanation

「副作用(ふくさよう)」は、薬を飲んだときに起こる、目的とはちがう体への影響です。眠くなる、お腹が痛くなるなどがあります。例:この薬は副作用で眠くなることがあります。

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