虫 除(むしよ)け

むしよけ

noun

insect repellent

1. insect repellent; bug spray

A substance applied to skin or clothing to prevent insects, especially mosquitoes, from biting.

虫除(むしよ)けスプレーを買(か)った。

I bought insect repellent spray.

虫除(むしよ)けを塗(ぬ)ってからキャンプに行(い)った。

I applied insect repellent before going camping.

夏(なつ)は蚊(か)が多(おお)いので、虫除(むしよ)けが必須(ひっす)だ。

There are many mosquitoes in summer, so insect repellent is essential.

虫除(むしよ)け protects against insect bites.

Common collocations

虫除(むしよ)けスプレー (insect repellent spray)
虫除(むしよ)けシート (insect repellent wipes)
虫除(むしよ)けを塗(ぬ)る (to apply insect repellent)

Common products

スプレー type (spray)
ジェル type (gel)
シート type (wipes)
リング type (wearable rings)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 蚊(か) (mosquito)

Related: 蚊取(かと)り線香(せんこう) (mosquito coil)

Related: 虫刺(むしさ)され (insect bite)

Related: 日除(ひよ)け (sunshade)

Related: 魔除(まよ)け (charm against evil)

Compare: 防虫剤(ぼうちゅうざい) (insect repellent)

Related: かゆみ止め (anti-itch medicine)

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Added 2026.2.3 15:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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