除じょ毛もう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

hair removal; depilation

Refers to non-permanent hair removal, such as shaving or using depilatory creams. Contrasts with 脱毛, which often implies permanent removal or hair loss.

See also: 脱毛 (だつもう)

• 夏なつに向むけて、足あしの除じょ毛もうを始はじめた。

  I started hair removal on my legs for the summer.