綿めん球きゅう

noun

cotton ball; swab

Refers to a small ball of cotton used for medical or cosmetic purposes. Can also mean a cotton swab (e.g., for cleaning).

• 消しょう毒どくする前まえに、綿めん球きゅうで傷きず口ぐちを拭ふいてください。

  Before disinfecting, please wipe the wound with a cotton ball.

• 耳みみ掃そう除じには綿めん球きゅうを使つかうと安あん全ぜんです。

  Using a cotton swab is safe for cleaning ears.