毛穴(けあな)

けあな
noun
pore (of the skin)
body-part
1. pore (of the skin)
A tiny opening in the skin from which hair grows and through which sweat and oil are secreted. Composed of 毛 (hair) + 穴 (hole). Frequently discussed in skincare and beauty contexts.
毛穴(けあな)が目立(めだ)つ。
My pores are noticeable.
毛穴(けあな)の汚(よご)れを落(お)とすクレンジングを買(か)った。
I bought a cleanser that removes dirt from pores.
蒸(む)しタオルを当(あ)てると毛穴(けあな)が開(ひら)いて、汚(よご)れが取(と)れやすくなる。
Applying a hot towel opens the pores and makes it easier to remove dirt.

Usage

毛穴(けあな) is very common in skincare and beauty product advertising. Japanese skincare culture places great emphasis on pore care, so this word appears frequently in drugstore product labels, beauty magazines, and cosmetics marketing.

Common collocations

Related Words

Compare: 毛根(もうこん) (hair root)
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Added 2026.3.10 15:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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