Japanese DictionaryDefinition of 自家薬籠中物
- (n) inside; in
いとこたちは２、３日中にくるでしょう。
My cousins are coming in a few days. - among; within
うわさの正体をつきとめるために、会社中を調べ回っているんだ。
I've been nosing around the office trying to find out the news. - center (centre); middle
その学校は、中・高一貫校だということを頭の片隅にでも入れておいて下さい。
Bear in mind that that school is an integrated junior high and high school. - during; while
- (n) thing; object
遠まわしに物を言うな。
Don't beat around the bush. - natural thing; frequently done thing
ロバートは週末は店でよく父を手伝ったものだった。
Robert used to help his father in the store on weekends. - used to express emotional involvement
あなたの妹さんに会いたいものです。
I'd like to see your sister. - used in giving a reason
- (pref) somehow; somewhat; for some reason
- really; truly
- (n) medicine; pharmaceuticals; (legal) drugs
この薬を飲めば、あなたは頭痛が治るでしょう。
The medicine will cure your headache. - efficacious chemical (i.e. gunpowder, pesticide, etc.)
この薬はごきぶりを退治するのに効果的だ。
This poison is very effective in getting rid of roaches. - (pottery) glaze
- small bribe
- (n) basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
そのかごはリンゴでいっぱいだった。
The basket was full of apples.
- (suf) through; throughout; in the course of
- all over or throughout (e.g. a place)