(よくよう)

よくよう
noun
for bathing; bath-use
1. for bathing; bath-use; bathing purpose
Indicates that a product or item is intended for use in bathing. Commonly found on product labels for bath salts, soap, towels, and other bathing-related items.
この石鹸(せっけん)浴用(よくよう)です。
This soap is for bathing.
浴用(よくよう)タオルを(あたら)しく()った。
I bought a new bath towel.
この温泉(おんせん)(みず)飲用(いんよう)にも浴用(よくよう)にも(てき)しているとされている。
The water from this hot spring is considered suitable for both drinking and bathing.

Composed of (よく) (bathing) and (よう) (use, purpose). A label term found on everyday products like soap, towels, and bath additives. Follows the common Japanese pattern of X用(ようi) meaning "for X use."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 浴用(よくよう)石鹸(せっけん): bath soap
  • 浴用(よくよう)タオル: bath towel
  • 浴用(よくよう)(ざい): bath additive/bath agent

SIMILAR PATTERNS:

  • 飲用(いんよう): for drinking use
  • 食用(しょくよう): for eating use / edible
  • 洗顔用(せんがんよう): for face-washing use
  • 外用(がいよう): for external use (medicine)