Translation guide
In Japanese, 'sunscreen' can refer to the lotion/cream itself or the act of protecting from the sun. The most common word is 日焼け止め, but there are nuances depending on form and context.
The product you apply to skin to block UV rays.
The standard, everyday word for sunscreen lotion or cream. Can be used for any brand or type.
日焼け止めを塗ってください。
Please put on sunscreen.
この日焼け止めはSPF50です。
This sunscreen is SPF50.
Loanword from English, used especially in product names or when emphasizing the protective aspect. Less common in daily conversation.
サンスクリーン剤が配合されています。
It contains sunscreen agents.
Literally 'UV cut cream'. Often seen on product labels, but not as common in speech.
UVカットクリームを顔に塗る。
Apply UV cut cream to the face.
Sunscreen in spray form.
The most natural way to say sunscreen spray.
日焼け止めスプレーは手軽で便利です。
Sunscreen spray is easy and convenient.
Solid stick form of sunscreen.
Common term for sunscreen in stick form.
日焼け止めスティックを持ち歩いています。
I carry a sunscreen stick with me.
Sunscreen used as part of skincare or makeup routine.
Specifies sunscreen for the face, often lighter or with skincare benefits.
顔用日焼け止めは化粧下地にもなります。
Facial sunscreen can also serve as a makeup base.
Sunscreen in a milky lotion form, often used for face.
日焼け止め乳液を毎朝使っています。
I use sunscreen milk every morning.
Sunscreen that stays on in water or sweat.
Uses the loanword 'waterproof' to describe long-lasting sunscreen.
海に行くので、ウォータープルーフの日焼け止めを買いました。
Since I'm going to the beach, I bought waterproof sunscreen.
Gentle sunscreen suitable for kids or sensitive skin.
Sunscreen formulated for children, often fragrance-free and mild.
子ども用日焼け止めは肌に優しいです。
Children's sunscreen is gentle on the skin.
The action or concept of protecting skin from the sun.
The standard phrase for 'put on sunscreen'. Use 塗る for creams/lotions.
外出前に日焼け止めを塗るのを忘れないで。
Don't forget to put on sunscreen before going out.
For spray-type sunscreen.
背中に日焼け止めをスプレーしてもらえますか？
Can you spray sunscreen on my back?
Broader term meaning 'UV protection measures', includes sunscreen, hats, parasols, etc.
紫外線対策をしっかりしましょう。
Let's take proper measures against UV rays.
日焼け (ひやけ) means sunburn or suntan, not sunscreen. 日焼け止め literally means 'sunburn stopper'.
日焼けしたくないから日焼け止めを塗る。
I don't want to get sunburned, so I put on sunscreen.
You can attach 日焼け止め to other nouns to specify type: 日焼け止めクリーム (sunscreen cream), 日焼け止めジェル (sunscreen gel), etc.