Tampon

Japanese: tampon
Tampon

… refers to napkins and tampons used during menstruation to prevent menstrual blood from leaking, as well as underwear (menstrual belts) that support the napkin. Napkins are used on the private parts and are made mainly from pulp and rayon, and consist of a nonwoven surface material, an absorbent material that absorbs menstrual blood, and a leak-proof material that repels moisture and prevents leakage.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "tampon" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…月経時に経血が漏れないよう用いるナプキンnapkinやタンポンtampon,またナプキンを支える下ばき(生理帯)の類をいう。ナプキンは局部にあてて用いるもので,おもにパルプとレーヨンからつくられ,不織布の表面材,経血を吸収する吸収材,水分をはじいて外に漏れないようにする防漏(ぼうろう)材から成る。…

※「tampon」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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