(だつもうざい)

だつもうざい
noun
hair removal cream; depilatory
daily-lifehealth
1. 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.
I removed leg hair using a hair removal cream.
People with sensitive skin should do a patch test before using hair removal cream.
Hair removal cream can be purchased at pharmacies and drugstores.

Compound of 脱毛(だつもう) (hair removal) + (ざい) (agent; compound). The base word 脱毛(だつもう) covers all forms of hair removal.

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Similar words

  • 除毛剤(じょもうざい): depilatory — similar term, often used interchangeably
  • 脱毛(だつもう): 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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