noun
sanitary napkin; menstrual pad
Common term for disposable menstrual pads. Used in everyday conversation and product labeling.
生理用ナプキンは薬局で買えます。
You can buy sanitary napkins at a pharmacy.
旅行のときは生理用ナプキンを多めに持っていく。
When traveling, I take extra menstrual pads with me.
Tampon; an alternative menstrual product, inserted internally, unlike a pad.
Compound of 生理 (menstruation) + 用 (for use) + ナプキン (napkin, from English).