ナプキン
なぷきん
noun
napkin
1.
napkin, serviette
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe hands and mouth.
ナプキンで口を拭く。
To wipe one's mouth with a napkin.
ナプキンを膝の上に置く。
To place a napkin on one's lap.
紙ナプキンをもらえますか？
Could I get a paper napkin?
2.
sanitary napkin
An absorbent pad used during menstruation.
ナプキンを買いに行く。
To go buy sanitary napkins.
生理用ナプキンはどこですか？
Where are the sanitary napkins?
ナプキンの替えを持ってきた。
I brought extra sanitary napkins.
USAGE NOTE:
In Japan, ナプキン commonly refers to sanitary napkins. For table napkins, people often say 紙ナプキン (paper napkin) or おしぼり (wet towel).
RELATED:
- 紙ナプキン: paper napkin
- おしぼり: wet towel (for hands)
- 生理用品: menstrual products