How to say "condom" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe straightforward loanword for a condom in any sense — the contraceptive or prophylactic object itself. Use it in neutral contexts such as buying one at a drugstore or discussing safe sex.
- nounA colloquial way to refer to a condom, the same object as コンドーム. Its informal flavor makes it fit casual conversation among friends rather than formal or medical contexts.
Use 「コンドーム」 for the neutral, standard word for a condom; 「スキン」 is a colloquial slang synonym for the same object, suitable only in casual speech.
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