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ワセリン
waserin
vaseline, petroleum jelly, petrolatum
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  1. waserin vaseline, petroleum jelly, petrolatum
How it's used

Used in casual conversations about skincare, first aid, or DIY beauty routines. Often encountered on product labels or in drugstores.

唇が乾いたらワセリンを塗ってください。
Kuchibiru ga kawaitara waserin o nutte kudasai.
If your lips are dry, apply vaseline.

ワセリンは傷口の保護に使えます。
Waserin wa kizuguchi no hogo ni tsukaemasu.
Vaseline can be used to protect wounds.

⚖️ Often confused with 'リップクリーム' (lip balm), but vaseline is a plain petroleum jelly, not a flavored or medicated balm.

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Noun (名詞)
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ワセリンは〜です。 / 〜のワセリン

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