Translation guide
The English word 'serum' can refer to a medical product (like blood serum or antivenom) or a skincare product. Japanese uses different words depending on the context.
The clear liquid part of blood, or a serum used for medical treatment or immunization.
General term for blood serum or antiserum. Used in medical contexts.
A lightweight, concentrated skincare product applied before moisturizer.
美容液 is the standard Japanese word for skincare serum. セラム is a direct loanword and sounds more fashionable or brand-oriented. In daily conversation, 美容液 is safer and more widely understood.
この血清は感染症の治療に使われます。
This serum is used to treat infectious diseases.
Specifically antiserum, containing antibodies against a particular antigen.
抗血清を投与して毒素を中和します。
We administer antiserum to neutralize the toxin.
Immune serum; a more technical term.
免疫血清は抗体を含んでいます。
Immune serum contains antibodies.
The standard term for skincare serum or essence in Japanese cosmetics.
化粧水の後に美容液をつけます。
I apply serum after toner.
Loanword from English, often used in product names or marketing. Less common in everyday speech.
このセラムは肌にハリを与えます。
This serum gives the skin firmness.