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制汗剤 (せいかんざい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

制せい汗かん剤ざい

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Meanings

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noun

antiperspirant; deodorant

Refers to products that reduce sweating or body odor, such as roll-ons, sprays, or sticks. Often used in cosmetic and hygiene contexts.

夏なつは制せい汗かん剤ざいがないと困こまる。
In summer, I can't do without antiperspirant.
ドラッグストアで制せい汗かん剤ざいを買かった

。

I bought a deodorant at the drugstore.

Kanji

制system, law, rule
汗sweat, perspire
剤dose, medicine, drug

Similar words

デオドラント
A loanword from English 'deodorant', often used interchangeably with 制汗剤 but may sound slightly more casual or product-oriented.
汗あせ止どめ
A more colloquial term literally meaning 'sweat stopper', less formal than 制汗剤.

Etymology

Compound of 制汗 (せいかん, 'suppressing sweat') + 剤 (ざい, 'agent, preparation'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for pharmaceutical and cosmetic product names.