also: マーユ
noun
horse oil
Oil rendered from horse subcutaneous fat, widely used in Japan as a moisturizer and in traditional remedies. Often sold as a skincare product.
馬油は保湿力が高いので、乾燥肌に効くと言われている。
Horse oil is said to be effective for dry skin because of its high moisturizing power.
このハンドクリームには馬油が配合されている。
This hand cream contains horse oil.
Katakana spelling for the alternate reading; rarely seen.
Compound of 馬 (horse) and 油 (oil). The reading バーユ is a borrowing from Chinese, while マーユ is a less common variant.