English–Japanese

“bangs” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimaegami

Example

前髪を横に流します。mae gami o yoko ni naga shi ma su

I sweep my bangs to the side.

Illustration for 前髪 (bangs)

How to say “bangs” in Japanese

“Bangs” in Japanese is 前髪 (maegami).

Refers to the hair at the front of the head that falls over or frames the forehead.

Full entry for 前髪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 前髪

雨の日は前髪がうまくまとまりません。ame no hi wa mae gami ga u ma ku ma to ma ri ma se n

On rainy days, my bangs do not stay in place.

Tips for using 前髪

  • In English, bangs is normally plural even when it refers to one hairstyle, while forelock usually means a distinct lock of hair at the forehead.

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