Japanese word

トリートメント

Pronunciation

Romajitorītomento

Meaning

  • nounhair treatment

Example

このトリートメントは髪をしっとりさせます。ko no to rī to me n to wa kami o shi tto ri sa se ma su

This hair treatment makes my hair soft.

Illustration for トリートメント (hair treatment)

More examples

美容師にトリートメントをしてもらいました。bi yō shi ni to rī to me n to o shi te mo ra i ma shi ta

I got a hair treatment at the salon.

Core concept

Refers to care applied directly to hair to improve its condition, softness, and manageability.

Common phrases

  • トリートメントを受けるto rī to me n to o u ke ru

    get a hair treatment

  • トリートメントを使うto rī to me n to o tsuka u

    use hair treatment

Similar words

コンディショナーkondishonā: A hair product used after shampooing to coat the hair surface, smooth strands, and ease combing.
リンスrinsu: A product used after shampooing to coat the hair and make it smooth and easy to comb.

Definition in Japanese

洗髪後などに髪に用い、乾燥や傷みを整えて手触りをよくする化粧品。sen patsu go na do ni kami ni mochi i kan sō ya ita mi o totono e te te zawa ri o yo ku su ru ke shō hin

Word origin

The Japanese noun トリートメント (torītomento) is borrowed from English treatment, which comes through Old French traitement from Latin tractare, meaning "to handle."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, トリートメント (torītomento) usually means a hair-conditioning product or service, while English treatment has a much broader range of meanings.

Other meanings

  • treatmentnoun

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