Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
メラニン
Pronunciation
Romajimeranin
Meaning
- nounmelanin
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to the natural pigment that gives skin, hair, eyes, and other tissues much of their color and helps absorb ultraviolet light.
Common phrases
メラニンの働きme ra ni n no hatara ki
role of melanin
メラニンを作るme ra ni n o tsuku ru
produce melanin
メラニンの生成me ra ni n no sei sei
melanin production
Definition in Japanese
皮膚や髪、目などに含まれ、色を作り、紫外線を吸収する黒褐色の色素。hi fu ya kami me na do ni fuku ma re iro o tsuku ri shi gai sen o kyū shū su ru kuro kas shoku no shiki so
Word origin
The Japanese term メラニン (meranin) comes from German Melanin, formed from Greek melas, "black," and the chemical suffix -in.
Usage tips
- Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes, and the amount and type of melanin influence differences in human skin, hair, and eye color.