1.
ice bag; ice pack
A bag filled with ice or cold water, applied to the body to reduce swelling, cool fever, or treat injuries.
氷嚢を頭に当てた。
I put an ice bag on my head.
熱が出たので氷嚢で額を冷やした。
I had a fever, so I cooled my forehead with an ice bag.
足首を捻挫したときは、まず氷嚢で患部を冷やして腫れを抑えることが大切だ。
When you sprain your ankle, it's important to first cool the affected area with an ice pack to reduce swelling.
A compound of 氷 (ice) and 嚢 (bag, sac). Refers to the classic rubber or fabric bag filled with ice cubes and water, used for cooling the body.
The traditional 氷嚢 — a round rubber bag with a screw cap — is an iconic item in Japanese homes, often associated with sick days and fever care. Modern versions include reusable gel packs and sports-specific ice bags.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 氷嚢を当てる: to apply an ice bag
- 氷嚢で冷やす: to cool with an ice bag
- 氷嚢を作る: to prepare an ice bag
SIMILAR WORDS:
- アイスパック: ice pack — loanword, often refers to gel-type cold packs
- 冷却シート: cooling sheet — adhesive gel sheets applied to the forehead
- 湯たんぽ: hot water bottle — the warm counterpart, used for heating