Japanese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Japanese word
ピース
Pronunciation
Romajipīsu
Meaning
- nounv sign
Example
写真を撮るとき、ピースします。sha shin o to ru to ki pī su shi ma su
I make a V sign when taking a picture.
More examples
姉は窓から私にピースを見せました。ane wa mado ka ra watashi ni pī su o mi se ma shi ta
My sister showed me a V sign through the window.
Core concept
Represents a V-shaped hand gesture used to show peace or a lighthearted, friendly attitude.
Common phrases
ピースを見せるpī su o mi se ru
show a V sign
Definition in Japanese
人差し指と中指を開いて作る、平和や親しみを表す身ぶり。hito sa shi yubi to naka yubi o hira i te tsuku ru hei wa ya shita shi mi o arawa su mi bu ri
Word origin
The noun ピース (pīsu) is borrowed from English peace; in the gesture sense, it is a shortened form of ピースサイン (pīsu sain), from peace sign.
Usage tips
- English speakers usually call ピース (pīsu) a peace sign, while a palm-inward V gesture can have an insulting meaning in the United Kingdom.
Other meanings
- peacenoun
- piecenoun