Japanese word

ピアス

Pronunciation

Romajipiasu

Meaning

  • nounearrings

Example

母にピアスをもらいました。haha ni pi a su o mo ra i ma shi ta

I got earrings from my mother.

Illustration for ピアス (earrings)

More examples

今日はお気に入りのピアスをつけています。kyō wa o ki ni hai ri no pi a su o tsu ke te i ma su

I am wearing my favorite earrings today.

Core concept

Describes a small piece of jewelry that stays in place by passing through a piercing.

Common phrases

  • ピアスをつけるpi a su o tsu ke ru

    put on earrings

  • ピアスを外すpi a su o hazu su

    take off earrings

  • ピアスを開けるpi a su o a ke ru

    get one's ears pierced

Similar words

イヤリングiyaringu: A piece of jewelry worn on the ear with a clasp that does not pass through the earlobe.

Definition in Japanese

耳などに開けた穴に通して固定する装飾品。mimi na do ni a ke ta ana ni tō shi te ko tei su ru sō shoku hin

Word origin

The Japanese noun ピアス (piasu, "earrings") comes from English pierce, a verb meaning "to make a hole through"; the connection reflects how the jewelry is worn.

Usage tips

  • In English, earring usually means one item, but earrings commonly refers to a pair, whereas Japanese ピアス (piasu) does not mark this difference in form.

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