脱毛（だつもう、datsumou）
- hair removal

The Japanese word 脱毛 （だつもう) means "hair removal" or "depilation." It refers to the process of getting rid of unwanted hair from the body. This can be achieved through various methods, from shaving to more permanent solutions. The term focuses on the act of removing hair, regardless of the method used.

⚫︎全身脱毛 Translation: Full body hair removal ⚫︎脱毛サロンで予約を取る Translation: To make a reservation at a hair removal salon ⚫︎レーザー脱毛の効果 Translation: The effectiveness of laser hair removal

This word is commonly used when discussing hair removal treatments, products, or the process itself. You can use it in conversations about cosmetic procedures, personal grooming routines, or when talking about services offered at salons and clinics. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, although the specific wording may vary. For instance, you could say: ⚫︎"I'm considering 脱毛." ⚫︎"She went for 脱毛 today." ⚫︎"This clinic offers excellent 脱毛 services."

脱毛 is written in kanji as 脱毛 and pronounced だつもう. The hiragana reading だつもう is often used when the kanji is not known or when writing casually. There are no significant variations in okurigana.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 脱毛, as it is a specific term. However, depending on context, you might use: ⚫︎除毛（じょもう) - This generally refers to hair removal, often with creams. ⚫︎ムダ毛処理（むだげしょり) - Removing unwanted body hair (more colloquial).

The direct antonym of 脱毛 would be a term related to hair growth, but there is no single perfect antonym. Words related to hair growth or hairiness could be considered indirect opposites: ⚫︎発毛（はつもう) - Hair growth ⚫︎毛が生える - Hair grows

最近、夏の前に脱毛を始める人が多いです。 ・Translation: Recently, many people start hair removal before summer. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the popularity of hair removal services before the summer season.

私は肌が弱いので、脱毛クリームは使えません。 ・Translation: Because my skin is sensitive, I cannot use hair removal creams. ・Explanation: This sentence explains that the speaker cannot use hair removal creams due to sensitive skin.

The word 脱毛 is a compound word. 脱 (だつ) means "to remove" or "to take off," and 毛 (もう) means "hair." Therefore, the word literally means "hair removal."