Translation guide
A fine powder made from talc, used on the skin to absorb moisture and reduce friction.
The cosmetic or hygienic powder applied to skin.
The most direct loanword equivalent, widely understood in cosmetic contexts.
赤ちゃんにタルカムパウダーを使っています。
I use talcum powder on my baby.
A variant of the loanword, sometimes seen on product labels.
このタルクパウダーは無香料です。
This talcum powder is unscented.
A traditional Japanese term for talcum powder, rarely used today. May appear in historical contexts.
Commonly used for baby powder, which is often talc-based. This is the most everyday term.
ベビーパウダーを背中にはたく。
I dust baby powder on my back.
昔は天花粉をよく使った。
In the old days, people often used talcum powder.