Korean word

로션

Pronunciation

Romanizationrosyeon

Meaning

  • nounlotion

Example

샤워 후에 로션을 발라요.sya wo hu e ro syeo neul pal la yo

I apply lotion after a shower.

Illustration for 로션 (lotion)

More examples

피부가 건조해서 밤마다 로션을 듬뿍 발라요.pi bu ga keon jo hae seo pam ma da ro syeo neul teum ppuk pal la yo

Because my skin is dry, I apply a generous amount of lotion every night.

Core concept

A water-and-oil moisturizer spread on facial or body skin to prevent dryness.

Common phrases

  • 로션을 바르다ro syeo neul pa reu da

    put on lotion

  • 남성용 로션nam seong yong ro syeon

    men's lotion

  • 저자극 로션cheo ja geuk ro syeon

    low-irritation lotion

Similar words

크림keurim: A rich, thick skin cream that forms a lasting layer of protection against dryness.
바디 로션padi rosyeon: A lightweight moisturizer made to spread easily over the whole body.
보습제poseupjje: A product used to prevent dry skin and help it stay moisturized.
미스트miseuteu: A face mist that sprays tiny droplets to give the skin quick moisture.

Definition in Korean

얼굴이나 몸의 피부가 건조해지지 않도록 바르는 물기와 유분을 가진 보습용 제품.eol gu ri na mo mui pi bu ga keon jo hae ji ji an to rok pa reu neun mul gi wa yu bu neul ka jin po seu byong che pum

Word origin

The Korean noun is borrowed from English lotion, which traces through French lotion to Latin lotio, meaning washing.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, lotion often covers both face and body products, so the exact use can be clarified by saying facial lotion or body lotion.

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