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Meanings
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sunscreen; sunblock; sun cream
A product applied to the skin to protect against sunburn and UV rays. Common in everyday contexts.
In summer, if I don't apply sunscreen, my skin gets red.
This sunscreen is waterproof and doesn't come off easily even in the sea.
Usage patterns
- 日焼け止めを塗るto apply sunscreen
I applied sunscreen before going out.
- 日焼け止めを塗り直すto reapply sunscreen
I reapplied sunscreen because I had been sweating.
- SPF〈数〉の日焼け止めsunscreen with an SPF of [number]
In summer I use SPF 50 sunscreen.