(にゅうよくざい)

にゅうよくざい
noun
bath additive; bath salts; bath bomb
daily-life
1. bath additive; bath salts; bath bomb
A product added to bathwater for fragrance, relaxation, skin care, or therapeutic effects. Includes bath salts, powders, tablets, and liquid additives.
入浴剤(にゅうよくざい)()れる
To add bath salts.
ヒノキ(かお)入浴剤(にゅうよくざい)()だ。
I like bath additives with a cypress scent.
In winter, I use bath additives every day to warm up.

Composed of 入浴(にゅうよく) (bathing) + (ざい) (agent, preparation). A staple of Japanese bathing culture, widely available in drugstores and convenience stores.

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Cultural note

In Japan, where soaking in a hot bath is a daily ritual, bath additives are extremely popular gifts and everyday products. Popular brands include バスクリン and 温泡(おんぽう). Many are designed to recreate the feel of famous 温泉(おんせん) (hot springs).