Japanese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Japanese word
髪
Pronunciation
Romajikami
Meaning
- nounhair
Example
髪が長いです。kami ga naga i de su
My hair is long.
More examples
風呂の後で、髪を乾かします。fu ro no ato de kami o kawa ka shi ma su
I dry my hair after a bath.
Core concept
Refers to the hair on the head as a whole, especially when its length, style, or condition is being described.
Common phrases
髪が長いkami ga naga i
have long hair
髪を切るkami o ki ru
cut one's hair
髪をとかすkami o to ka su
comb one's hair
髪を洗うkami o ara u
wash one's hair
髪を乾かすkami o kawa ka su
dry one's hair
Similar words
髪の毛kaminoke: The strands of hair that grow from a person's scalp.
Definition in Japanese
頭に生えている毛の全体。atama ni ha e te i ru ke no zen tai
Word origin
The native Japanese word 髪 (kami) predates its kanji spelling; older records show kamu, and the word's deeper origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- A speaker can say 髪を切ります (kami o kirimasu) for a planned haircut, without stating whose hair is involved when the context is clear.