1.
sunscreen, sunblock
A lotion, spray, or cream applied to the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays and prevent sunburn.
日焼け止めを塗る。
To apply sunscreen.
日焼け止めを忘れた。
I forgot the sunscreen.
日焼け止めを塗ってから外に出る。
I apply sunscreen before going outside.
汗をかいたので日焼け止めを塗り直した。
I reapplied sunscreen because I was sweating.
夏は毎朝日焼け止めを塗らないと、すぐに肌が赤くなってしまう。
In summer, if I don't apply sunscreen every morning, my skin gets red right away.
Composed of 日焼け (sunburn) + 止め (prevention). A product applied to the skin to block 紫外線 (ultraviolet rays).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日焼け止めを塗る: to apply sunscreen
- 日焼け止めを塗り直す: to reapply sunscreen
- 日焼け止めクリーム: sunscreen cream
- 日焼け止めスプレー: sunscreen spray
PRODUCT TERMS:
- SPF: sun protection factor (commonly used in Japanese too)
- PA: protection grade of UVA (Japanese labeling system)
RELATED:
- 日焼け: sunburn, suntan
- 紫外線: ultraviolet rays
- 日焼け止め対策: sun protection measures
Related Words
Related:
日焼け (sunburn, tan)