English–Japanese

“nail polish” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimanikyua

Example

私はマニキュアを塗ります。watashi wa ma ni kyu a o nu ri ma su

I apply nail polish.

Illustration for マニキュア (nail polish)

How to say “nail polish” in Japanese

“Nail polish” in Japanese is マニキュア (manikyua).

It covers the nails with a thin colored layer as part of nail grooming.

Full entry for マニキュア: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with マニキュア

このマニキュアはすぐに乾きます。ko no ma ni kyu a wa su gu ni kawa ki ma su

This nail polish dries quickly.

Tips for using マニキュア

  • A manicure can include filing and polishing the nails in English, but nail polish refers specifically to the colored coating used on them.

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