湿布(しっぷ)

しっぷ
noun
compress; poultice; medicated patch
medical
1. compress; poultice; medicated patch
A medicated adhesive patch applied to the skin to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, or treat injuries. In modern Japanese, this most commonly refers to pain-relief patches available at pharmacies. Composed of 湿 (moist) + 布 (cloth).
腰(こし)に湿布(しっぷ)を貼(は)った。
I put a medicated patch on my lower back.
捻挫(ねんざ)したので、病院(びょういん)で湿布(しっぷ)をもらった。
I sprained my ankle, so I got medicated patches from the hospital.
冷(ひ)やす湿布(しっぷ)と温(あたた)める湿布(しっぷ)があるので、症状(しょうじょう)に合(あ)わせて選(えら)んでください。
There are cooling patches and warming patches, so please choose according to your symptoms.

Usage

湿布(しっぷ) in modern usage almost always refers to adhesive medicated patches (like Salonpas). The original meaning was a moist compress or poultice applied to the body.

Common collocations

  • 湿布(しっぷ)を貼(は)る (apply a medicated patch)
  • 湿布(しっぷ)を剥(は)がす (peel off a patch)
  • 冷(れい)湿布(しっぷ) (cold/cooling patch)
  • 温(おん)湿布(しっぷ) (warm/heating patch)
  • 湿布薬(しっぷやく) (medicated compress/patch)

Cultural note

Medicated patches are extremely popular in Japan and are available over the counter at pharmacies and convenience stores. They are a common first response for muscle pain, stiffness, and minor injuries.

Related Words

Compare: 痛(いた)み止(ど)め (painkiller)
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