Japanese word

できもの

Pronunciation

Romajidekimono

Meaning

  • nounpimple

Example

額にできものがあります。gaku ni de ki mo no ga a ri ma su

There is a pimple on my forehead.

Illustration for できもの (pimple)

More examples

腕に小さなできものができました。ude ni chii sa na de ki mo no ga de ki ma shi ta

A small pimple appeared on my arm.

Core concept

Describes a noticeable thing that has formed on the skin and may be minor, swollen, or otherwise abnormal.

Common phrases

  • できものができるde ki mo no ga de ki ru

    develop a pimple

  • できものがあるde ki mo no ga a ru

    have a pimple

Similar words

吹き出物fukidemono: A general term for a pimple or other minor lump or blemish on the skin.
にきびnikibi: A small inflamed spot on the skin, often caused by blocked pores.
おできodeki: A painful, swollen lump caused by an infection under the skin.

Definition in Japanese

皮膚にできた、にきび・腫れ物などのふくらみやしこり。hi fu ni de ki ta ni ki bi ha re mono na do no fu ku ra mi ya shi ko ri

Word origin

The native Japanese word できもの (dekimono, "skin blemish or growth") is formed from 出来る (dekiru, "to come into being") and 物 (mono, "thing").

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, できもの (dekimono) is less specific than pimple, allowing the same word to refer to several kinds of skin lump or blemish.

Other meanings

  • boilnoun
  • growthnoun

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