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hair removal cream; depilatory agent
A chemical product that removes unwanted hair by dissolving the protein structure of hair. Applied to skin, left for several minutes, then wiped or rinsed away. Sold at pharmacies and convenience stores.
People with sensitive skin should do a patch test before using hair removal cream.
Compound of 脱毛 (hair removal) + 剤 (agent; compound). The base word 脱毛 covers all forms of hair removal.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 除毛剤: depilatory — similar term, often used interchangeably
- 脱毛: hair removal — the general term covering all methods (laser, wax, cream)
- カミソリ: razor — for shaving, not chemical removal
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かみそり (razor)