意味(日本語)

(樹皮、うろこなどが)はげ落ちる

語源

• foli- : L.folium = leaf(葉)

意味(英語)

• (verb-transitive) To remove (a layer of bark or skin, for example) in flakes or scales; peel.
• (verb-transitive) To cast off in scales, flakes, or splinters.
• (verb-intransitive) To come off or separate into flakes, scales, or layers.

例文

• Maybe I'll take some high-grade sandpaper into the shower and "exfoliate" until most of my skin falls off.