English–Japanese
“melanin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimeranin
Example
紫外線を浴びると、肌でメラニンが作られます。shi gai sen o a bi ru to hada de me ra ni n ga tsuku ra re ma su
When skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, melanin is produced.
How to say “melanin” in Japanese
“Melanin” in Japanese is メラニン (meranin).
Refers to the natural pigment that gives skin, hair, eyes, and other tissues much of their color and helps absorb ultraviolet light.
Example sentences with メラニン
メラニンには、紫外線から肌を守る働きがあります。me ra ni n ni wa shi gai sen ka ra hada o mamo ru hatara ki ga a ri ma su
Melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.
Tips for using メラニン
- Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes, and the amount and type of melanin influence differences in human skin, hair, and eye color.