皮脂(ひし)

ひし
noun
sebum; skin oil
1. sebum; skin oil
The oily substance secreted by glands in the skin. It keeps skin and hair moisturized but can also clog pores.
皮脂(ひし)が多(おお)い肌(はだ)。
Skin with a lot of sebum.
鼻(はな)のまわりは皮脂(ひし)が出(で)やすい。
Sebum is easily produced around the nose.
皮脂(ひし)が毛穴(けあな)に詰(つ)まると、ニキビの原因(げんいん)になる。
When sebum clogs the pores, it can cause acne.

The oil naturally secreted by the skin. A common term in skincare and cosmetics contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 皮脂(ひし)が出(で)る: for sebum to be secreted
  • 皮脂(ひし)を抑(おさ)える: to control sebum
  • 皮脂(ひし)腺(せん): sebaceous gland

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 脂(あぶら): oil; fat — the general word; 皮脂(ひし) is specifically skin oil
  • 汗(あせ): sweat — also secreted by the skin, but watery and from different glands
general
Added 2026.5.18 13:14
27500/27786_hishi