Japanese word

サロン

Pronunciation

Romajisaron

Meaning

  • nounsalon

Example

駅前のサロンで髪を切ります。eki mae no sa ro n de kami o ki ri ma su

I get my hair cut at the salon near the station.

Illustration for サロン (salon)

More examples

新しいサロンでネイルをしてもらいました。atara shi i sa ro n de ne i ru o shi te mo ra i ma shi ta

I had my nails done at a new salon.

Core concept

A salon is a place where people receive professional services to improve or maintain their appearance, especially their hair.

Common phrases

  • サロンの予約sa ro n no yo yaku

    salon appointment

  • サロンに通うsa ro n ni kayo u

    go to a salon

Similar words

美容院biyōin: A business where hair professionals provide cutting, styling, and other hair services.
散髪屋sanpatsuya: A casual term for a shop where a barber cuts hair.

Definition in Japanese

髪型を整えるなど、美容のための施術を受ける店。kami gata o totono e ru na do bi yō no ta me no shi jutsu o u ke ru mise

Word origin

The Japanese word サロン (saron) was borrowed from French salon, a word for a reception room that also came to refer to cultural gatherings and businesses such as beauty salons.

Usage tips

  • When someone says salon in English, the word usually suggests a beauty business, while the specific service comes from the surrounding context.

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