<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a deodorant which efficiently adsorbs and decomposes VOC (volatile organic compound) gas, nitrogen and sulfur-containing gas, carried odor, or the like in a space in a room of a house or automobile. <;P>;SOLUTION: The deodorant contains a visible light-responsive type photocatalyst, a physical adsorbent, and a chemical adsorbent which adsorbs at least either a nitrogen oxide or a sulfur oxide. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT