
Question
I’m visiting Japan for a conference and I need to find a chemist. How do I ask, “Where is the nearest pharmacy?” in Japanese?

Japango Editor Team
一番近(いちばんちか)い薬局(やっきょく)はどこですか。
Ichiban chikai yakkyoku wa doko desuka?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
When you’re in a foreign country, it’s important to know how to ask for locations in case you need something urgently. “Ichiban chikai” means “nearest” or “most nearby,” “yakkyoku” means “pharmacy,” and “doko” means “where.” So, this phrase will help you locate the nearest pharmacy.
You can also use “ichiban chikai” and “doko desuka” with other locations you might need, like “ATM” or “コンビニ” (konbini, convenience store). Just replace “yakkyoku” with the location you’re searching for!