軟なん毛もう

noun

vellus hair; peach fuzz; down

Refers to the fine, soft, unpigmented hair covering most of the body, especially in contrast to terminal hair. Often used in medical or cosmetic contexts. 産毛 (うぶげ) is a common synonym.

See also: 産毛

• 赤あかちゃんの肌はだは軟なん毛もうで覆おおわれている。

  A baby's skin is covered with vellus hair.

• 脱だつ毛もう処しょ理りをすると、軟なん毛もうが濃こくなることはありません。

  Hair removal does not make vellus hair thicker.

noun

pubescence

Botanical term for the fine, soft hairs on plant surfaces such as leaves and stems.

• この植しょく物ぶつの葉はには軟なん毛もうが密みっ生せいしている。

  The leaves of this plant are densely covered with pubescence.