1.
antiperspirant; deodorant
A product applied to the body to reduce sweating or prevent body odor. Available in spray, roll-on, stick, and sheet forms.
夏は制汗剤が欠かせない。
Antiperspirant is essential in summer.
制汗剤をスプレーしてから出かけた。
I sprayed on some deodorant before going out.
無香料の制汗剤を使っている。
I use unscented antiperspirant.
WORD FORMATION:
制汗 (sweat suppression) + 剤 (agent/preparation)
COMMON TYPES:
- スプレー式: spray type
- ロールオン: roll-on
- スティック: stick
- シート式: sheet/wipe type
CULTURAL NOTE:
汗拭きシート (sweat-wiping sheets) are especially popular in Japan during the humid summer. You can find them at any convenience store or drugstore.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- デオドラント: deodorant (loanword, often used casually)
- 制汗剤: antiperspirant (more technical)
NOTE:
Also referred to simply as デオドラント in casual speech and advertising.