手肌(てはだ)

てはだ
noun
skin of the hands; hand skin
body-partdaily-life
1. skin of the hands; hand skin
The skin on one's hands, especially when discussing its condition, care, or appearance. Frequently used in advertising and product descriptions for hand creams, dishwashing liquids, and skincare items.
冬(ふゆ)は手肌(てはだ)が荒(あ)れやすい。
In winter, the skin on your hands tends to get rough.
手肌(てはだ)に優(やさ)しい洗剤(せんざい)を使(つか)っている。
I use a detergent that is gentle on the hands.
水仕事(みずしごと)が多(おお)いので、手肌(てはだ)の乾燥(かんそう)を防(ふせ)ぐためにハンドクリームを欠(か)かさず塗(ぬ)るようにしている。
Because I do a lot of work involving water, I make sure to always apply hand cream to prevent my hand skin from drying out.

Composed of 手(て) (hand) and 肌(はだ) (skin). A practical compound frequently seen in advertising for skincare products, hand creams, and household cleaners. The word highlights the skin's condition — roughness, dryness, softness — rather than the hand itself.

Common collocations

Related words

  • 肌荒(はだあ)れ: rough skin; skin irritation — broader term for any skin roughness
  • 素肌(すはだ): bare skin — skin without makeup or covering
  • ハンドクリーム: hand cream — the product most associated with 手肌(てはだ) care

Related Words

Related: 肌荒(はだあ)れ (rough skin)
Related: 素肌(すはだ) (bare skin)
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