Refers to the tiny openings on the skin surface through which hair grows and sebum is secreted. Commonly used in skincare and beauty contexts.
毛穴の汚れをしっかり落とす洗顔料を使っています。
I use a facial cleanser that thoroughly removes dirt from pores.
Clogged pores can cause acne.
暑くなると毛穴が開いて、皮脂が出やすくなる。
When it gets hot, pores open up and sebum tends to come out more easily.
暑い日は毛穴が開きやすい。
Pores tend to open up on hot days.
I tighten my pores with cold water.
This face mask removes dirt from your pores.
The pores on my nose are noticeable and bother me.
Standard kanji spelling, widely used in everyday contexts.
Rarely used kanji form; learners may encounter it in older or technical texts.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Compound of 毛 (ke, 'hair') and 穴 (ana, 'hole'). The reading けあな is a straightforward combination of the kun'yomi readings of the two kanji.