Japanese word

マニキュア

Pronunciation

Romajimanikyua

Meaning

  • nounnail polish

Example

私はマニキュアを塗ります。watashi wa ma ni kyu a o nu ri ma su

I apply nail polish.

Illustration for マニキュア (nail polish)

More examples

このマニキュアはすぐに乾きます。ko no ma ni kyu a wa su gu ni kawa ki ma su

This nail polish dries quickly.

Core concept

It covers the nails with a thin colored layer as part of nail grooming.

Common phrases

  • マニキュアを塗るma ni kyu a o nu ru

    apply nail polish

  • マニキュアを落とすma ni kyu a o o to su

    remove nail polish

  • マニキュアを選ぶma ni kyu a o era bu

    choose nail polish

Similar words

ネイルカラーneirukarā: A cosmetic coating that adds color to the nails.
ネイルエナメルneiruenameru: A liquid coating that dries to a hard, shiny layer on the nails.

Definition in Japanese

爪に薄い膜を作るように塗り、色やつやを与える液状の化粧品。tsume ni usu i maku o tsuku ru yō ni nu ri iro ya tsu ya o ata e ru eki jō no ke shō hin

Word origin

マニキュア (manikyua) is borrowed from English manicure, a word based on Latin manus, "hand," and cura, "care," although Japanese commonly uses it for nail polish.

Usage tips

  • A manicure can include filing and polishing the nails in English, but nail polish refers specifically to the colored coating used on them.

Other meanings

  • manicurenoun

Related words

  • マニキュアリストmanikyuarisutomanicuristnoun

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