吹(ふ)き出物(でもの)

ふきでもの
noun
pimple; skin eruption
body-parthealth
1. pimple; acne; skin blemish
a small raised bump or spot on the skin, typically caused by blocked pores or skin irritation
顔(かお)に吹(ふ)き出物(でもの)ができた。
I got a pimple on my face.
ストレスで吹(ふ)き出物(でもの)が増(ふ)えた。
I got more pimples from stress.
If you keep eating greasy food, you're likely to get pimples.

Etymology

吹(ふ)き出物(でもの) literally means "something that blows/springs out" (吹(ふ)き出(だ)す = to spring up, 物(もの) = thing).

Similar words

  • 吹(ふ)き出物(でもの) - more general term for skin blemishes, often used by adults
  • ニキビ - typically refers to adolescent acne; more casual

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