酒皶
shusa
The Japanese word for rosacea is 酒皶, pronounced shusa.
酒皶 is a noun used to refer to the chronic skin condition known as rosacea.
Meaning: chronic condition (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shusa
Did you know?
- While 酒皶 is the medical term, the term 赤ら顔 is often used for the flushed look. This can be a compliment in some contexts, as it is sometimes associated with a healthy, jovial, or hearty personality.
- Because 酒 means 'alcohol', using the term 酒皶 in a social setting can sometimes be misinterpreted as a comment on someone's drinking habits.
- The kanji used in 酒皶 include the character for 'sake' or 'alcohol', reflecting an ancient belief that drinking alcohol was a primary cause of the redness.
Examples in context
- 彼は酒皶の治療を受けています。Kare wa shusō no chiryō o ukete imasu.He is receiving treatment for rosacea.
- 酒皶の症状が少し改善しました。Shusō no shōjō ga sukoshi kaizen shimashita.The symptoms of rosacea have improved slightly.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about skin care at home.
- 陽葵 Himari顔の赤み、酒皶かな？Kao no akami, shusō kana?Is that facial redness rosacea?
- 蓮 Renたぶん酒皶だと思うよ。Tabun shusō da to omou yo.I think it is probably rosacea.
- 陽葵 Himari病院に行ったほうがいいよ。Byōin ni itta hō ga ii yo.You should go to a hospital.
- 蓮 Renそうだね、予約してみるよ。Sō da ne, yoyaku shite miru yo.You're right, I'll try to make an appointment.
