English–Japanese

“curl” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikāru

Example

髪をカールさせます。kami o kā ru sa se ma su

I curl my hair.

Illustration for カール (curl)

How to say “curl” in Japanese

“Curl” in Japanese is カール (kāru).

Refers to hair or another flexible thing that turns into a compact, curved shape rather than extending straight.

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

Example sentences with カール

前髪にカールをつけます。mae gami ni kā ru o tsu ke ma su

I add a curl to my bangs.

Tips for using カール

  • In Japanese hair styling, カール (kāru) often names the finished curl, while English curl also commonly names the action of making it.

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