Japanese Conversation · Level 14
90 words
Japanese word
ムース
Pronunciation
Romajimūsu
Meaning
- nounmousse
Example
髪にムースをつけます。kami ni mū su o tsu ke ma su
I put mousse in my hair.
More examples
このムースは髪を自然にまとめます。ko no mū su wa kami o shi zen ni ma to me ma su
This mousse naturally keeps my hair in place.
Core concept
Describes a foamy hair product that adds shape and hold without the heaviness of a thick cream.
Common phrases
ムースを髪になじませるmū su o kami ni na ji ma se ru
work mousse into the hair
髪をムースで整えるkami o mū su de totono e ru
style hair with mousse
ムースで髪を固めるmū su de kami o kata me ru
set hair with mousse
Similar words
ヘアワックスheawakkusu: A pliable hair product that shapes strands and gives a textured finish with little stiffness.
Definition in Japanese
髪に塗って形を整え、持続させる泡状の整髪料。kami ni nu tte katachi o totono e ji zoku sa se ru hō jō no sei hatsu ryō
Word origin
The Japanese word ムース (mūsu, "mousse") follows English mousse, ultimately from French mousse ("foam"), referring to its airy texture.
Usage tips
- English speakers use hair mousse for styling, but mousse by itself can also mean the light dessert, so the context identifies which sense is intended.