Japanese word

マスク

Pronunciation

Romajimasuku

Meaning

  • nounmask

Example

外出するときはマスクを着けます。gai shutsu su ru to ki wa ma su ku o tsu ke ma su

I wear a mask when I go out.

Illustration for マスク (mask)

More examples

そのマスクは洗ってから使います。so no ma su ku wa ara tte ka ra tsuka i ma su

I wash that mask before using it.

Core concept

It is a covering placed over the face to block unwanted particles or reduce what passes between a person and the surrounding air.

Common phrases

  • マスクをするma su ku o su ru

    wear a mask

  • マスクを着けるma su ku o tsu ke ru

    put on a mask

  • マスクを外すma su ku o hazu su

    take off a mask

  • マスクを洗うma su ku o ara u

    wash a mask

Similar words

防護マスクbōgomasuku: A mask used to protect the wearer from dangerous substances in the air or environment.
防塵マスクbōjinmasuku: A mask used mainly to keep dust from entering the nose and mouth.
覆面fukumen: A covering for the face that conceals the wearer's identity.

Definition in Japanese

口や鼻を覆い、ほこりや病原体などの侵入や飛散を防ぐために着けるもの。kuchi ya hana o ō i ho ko ri ya byō gen tai na do no shin nyū ya hi san o fuse gu ta me ni tsu ke ru mo no

Word origin

The Japanese noun マスク (masuku, "mask") is borrowed from English mask, which comes from French masque.

Usage tips

  • English uses mask for both a face covering and a disguise, so the surrounding context shows whether it hides the face for protection or for concealment.

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