クリーム

くりーむ
noun
cream
1. cream (dairy)
The fatty part of milk, used in cooking and as a topping.
I put cream in my coffee.
I spread cream on top of the cake.
I whipped fresh cream and put it on the cake.
2. cream (cosmetic)
A thick lotion or ointment applied to the skin.
I apply cream to my hands.
I apply cream to prevent dryness.
My skin was rough, so I'm applying cream every day to take care of it.

クリーム (from English 'cream') can refer to both dairy cream and cosmetic/medicinal creams.

TYPES OF CREAM (dairy):

  • (なま)クリーム: fresh cream, whipping cream
  • ホイップクリーム: whipped cream
  • サワークリーム: sour cream
  • コーヒークリーム: coffee creamer

TYPES OF CREAM (cosmetic):

  • ハンドクリーム: hand cream
  • 日焼(ひや)()めクリーム: sunscreen
  • スキンクリーム: skin cream

COLOR:
クリーム(いろ) means 'cream-colored' (off-white/ivory).