care instructions; handling label
Refers to the label or tag on a product that explains how to wash, store, or handle it. Often seen on clothing, textiles, and packaged goods.
The care label on this shirt says hand wash only.
Please read the care instructions carefully before washing.
Specifically refers to laundry care symbols, while 取り扱い表示 covers broader handling instructions including storage and general care.
Full kanji spelling; standard for product labels and official documents.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; common on tags and packaging where space is limited.
Compound of 取り扱い (handling, treatment) and 表示 (display, indication). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.