Definition of 自家薬籠中物
- (adj-f) own; personal; autologous
-
(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)
- (n) stock; products
- stolen goods; loot; spoils
