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サンケア指数 (sankeashisuu) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

サンケア指し数すう

Meanings

1

sun protection index

Technical term used in dermatology and cosmetics to quantify UV protection, similar to SPF.

この日ひ焼やけ止どめはサンケア指し数すうが高たかい。
This sunscreen has a high sun protection index.

Kanji

指finger, point to, indicate
数number, strength, fate

Related words

SPF
SPF is the more common international term; サンケア指数 is a Japanese equivalent used in some product labeling.

Etymology

Compound of サンケア (sun care) and 指数 (index), likely a direct translation of the English 'sun protection index'.