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カルス (C1)

English: Callus

カタカナ: カルス

IPA: /ˈkæləs/

A hardened, thickened area of skin caused by repeated friction or pressure.

意味: 繰り返しの摩擦や圧力が原因で、皮膚が硬く厚くなった部分のこと。

She developed a painful callus on her heel from wearing those tight new boots all day. — She developed a painful callus on her heel from wearing those tight new boots all day.
Guitarists often have thick calluses on their fingertips from pressing down on the metal strings. — Guitarists often have thick calluses on their fingertips from pressing down on the metal strings.
Regular use of a pumice stone can help soften and remove a stubborn callus on your foot. — Regular use of a pumice stone can help soften and remove a stubborn callus on your foot.

English translations of カルス (callus):

developed a callus (verb phrase): Indicates the formation of a callus over time. — "After months of hiking, his feet developed calluses."
caused by friction (prepositional phrase): Explains the reason for the callus formation. — "The callus on his palm was caused by friction from the barbell."
painful callus/corn (adjective + noun): Describes a callus or corn that causes discomfort or pain. — "She had to see a podiatrist about a painful corn on her heel."