荒あれ性しょう

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れ

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Meanings

1

noun

dry skin; skin that chaps easily

Describes a skin type or condition that is prone to dryness and chapping. Often used in contrast with 脂性 (oily skin).

Etymology

Compound of 荒れ (are, 'roughness, chapping') and 性 (shō, 'nature, type'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently describes a skin type prone to roughness.