Japanese word

美容院

Pronunciation

Romajibiyōin

Meaning

  • nounhair salon

Example

週末に美容院へ行きます。shū matsu ni bi yō in e i ki ma su

I am going to a hair salon this weekend.

Illustration for 美容院 (hair salon)

More examples

人気の美容院は、予約が取りにくいです。nin ki no bi yō in wa yo yaku ga to ri ni ku i de su

It is hard to get an appointment at a popular hair salon.

Core concept

Presents a place where hair is cared for and shaped as part of personal appearance.

Common phrases

  • 美容院に行くbi yō in ni i ku

    go to a hair salon

  • 美容院を予約するbi yō in o yo yaku su ru

    book an appointment at a hair salon

Similar words

床屋tokoya: A barber shop that mainly provides haircuts and traditional grooming services.
理容室riyōshitsu: A place that offers haircuts, shaving, and related personal grooming services.

Definition in Japanese

髪の手入れや髪型を整えるためのサービスを提供する店。kami no te i re ya kami gata o totono e ru ta me no sā bi su o tei kyō su ru mise

Word origin

美容院 (biyōin) is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 美容 (biyō, "beauty") and 院 (in, "institution or facility").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese conversations, 美容院 (biyōin) usually points to a salon focused on hair styling, while 理容室 (riyōshitsu) is traditionally associated with barbering services.

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