English–Japanese

“barber” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokoya

Example

父は床屋です。chichi wa toko ya de su

My father is a barber.

Illustration for 床屋 (barber)

How to say “barber” in Japanese

“Barber” in Japanese is 床屋 (tokoya).

Names either the person who cuts and styles hair or the place where this service is provided.

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

Example sentences with 床屋

休日は近所の床屋で髪を切りました。kyū jitsu wa kin jo no toko ya de kami o ki ri ma shi ta

I got a haircut at a barbershop near my home on my day off.

Tips for using 床屋

  • Many Japanese 床屋 (tokoya) shops offer a face shave as well as a haircut, a service more closely associated with barbers than with hair salons.

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