吹き出物（ふきでもの、fukidemono）
- eruption

The Japanese word 吹き出物 （ふきでもの） refers to skin blemishes such as pimples, spots, or other eruptions on the skin. It encompasses a range of skin issues that are not typically serious, but are aesthetically undesirable. These blemishes can be caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, diet, stress, or clogged pores. The term is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe these types of skin problems.

⚫︎顔に吹き出物ができてしまった。 Translation: I got a pimple on my face. ⚫︎ニキビと吹き出物の違いは何ですか？ Translation: What is the difference between acne and 吹き出物? ⚫︎ストレスが原因で吹き出物が増えた。 Translation: My 吹き出物 increased because of stress.

This word is used in casual and formal conversations alike. You can use it to describe your own skin issues or to inquire about someone else's. It's suitable for discussing skin conditions with friends, family, or even a doctor. However, while generally acceptable, avoid excessively focusing on someone's 吹き出物 in a formal setting, as it could be considered impolite. The appropriate context is important.

吹き出物 is typically written in hiragana as ふきでもの. The kanji form is 吹出物. The okurigana (the suffix hiragana) is usually "もの."

⚫︎ ニキビ (nikibi): Acne, pimples ⚫︎ 面皰 (menpō): A more formal term for pimples or skin eruptions. ⚫︎ 肌荒れ (hadaare): Skin roughness or breakouts. ⚫︎ ざ瘡 (zasō): Another formal term referring to acne.

There are no direct antonyms for 吹き出物, as it is a description of a skin condition. However, you could refer to "clear skin" or "healthy skin" as opposite states.

最近、食べすぎで顔に吹き出物がたくさんできてしまった。 ・Translation: I got a lot of pimples on my face recently because I ate too much. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the appearance of 吹き出物 due to overeating.

このクリームは吹き出物の治療に効果があるらしい。 ・Translation: It seems like this cream is effective for treating 吹き出物. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests that the cream is used to treat skin eruptions.

The word 吹き出物 is composed of the verb 吹く（ふく）, which means "to blow" or "to erupt," and 出物（でもの） which means "something that comes out." Thus, it describes something that "blows out" or "erupts" from the skin.