Japanese Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Japanese word
シャンプー
Pronunciation
Romajishanpū
Meaning
- nounshampoo
Example
このシャンプーはいい香りです。ko no sha n pū wa i i kao ri de su
This shampoo smells nice.
More examples
このシャンプーはいいにおいです。ko no sha n pū wa i i ni o i de su
This shampoo smells nice.
新しいシャンプーを試しています。atara shi i sha n pū o tame shi te i ma su
I am trying a new shampoo.
Core concept
It is a hair-care cleanser that washes away buildup from the hair and scalp.
Common phrases
シャンプーを使うsha n pū o tsuka u
use shampoo
シャンプーで髪を洗うsha n pū de kami o ara u
wash one's hair with shampoo
Definition in Japanese
髪や頭皮に付いた汚れや油分を洗い流す洗浄剤。kami ya tō hi ni tsu i ta yogo re ya yu bun o ara i naga su sen jō zai
Word origin
シャンプー (shanpū) entered Japanese from English shampoo, a word derived from Hindi chāmpo, an instruction meaning "press" or "massage".
Usage tips
- English speakers use shampoo for both the product and the action of washing hair, as in "shampoo your hair."
Related words
- シャンプーするshanpūsurushampooverb