ブレスレット
buresuretto[bɯ̟ɾe̞sɨɾe̞t̚to̞]
The English phrase "bracelet" can be translated into Japanese using ブレスレット (buresuretto). If unsure, use ブレスレット. Wiktionary also lists 腕輪 (udewa).
Meaning: band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ブレスレット | buresuretto | [bɯ̟ɾe̞sɨɾe̞t̚to̞] (narrow) |
| 腕輪 | udewa | [ɯ̟de̞β̞a̠] (narrow) |
The standard term for a bracelet, specifically when referring to jewelry designed as a fashion accessory, is ブレスレット.
Which one should you use?
The loanword ブレスレット is more commonly used in modern fashion contexts. In contrast, 腕輪 is a more traditional or descriptive term.
How do you pronounce it?
buresuretto
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a bracelet made of beads, Japanese speakers often use the specific word 数珠, which refers to Buddhist prayer beads used for counting mantras.
- When using the loanword ブレスレット, Japanese speakers often use the counter 本 (hon), which is normally used for long, cylindrical objects like pencils or bottles.
- In some contexts, 腕輪 can be used to describe a captain's armband in sports, which an English speaker would never call a 'bracelet'.
Examples in context
- トムは高価なブレスレットをメアリーに買ってあげた。Tom bought Mary an expensive bracelet.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use ブレスレット in a sentence about buying jewelry.Tatoeba #8975626 by bunbuku, translation #3421992 by CK
- めっちゃ可愛い "ブレス" どこで買ったの？Where did you buy this super cute bracelet?
- この "ブレス" は友達からのプレゼントだよ。This bracelet is a present from a friend.
- 彼女は誕生日に新しいブレスレットをもらった。Kanojo wa tanjoubi ni atarashii ブレスレット o moratta.She received a new bracelet for her birthday.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are looking at jewelry in a store.
- 健太 Kenta美咲、このブレスレットはどうかな？Misaki, kono bureresuretto wa dou kana?Misaki, what do you think of this bracelet?
- 美咲 Misakiいいと思うよ。デザインが素敵だね。Ii to omou yo. Dezain ga suteki da ne.I think it's nice. The design is lovely.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、これをプレゼントにするよ。Jaa, kore o purezento ni suru yo.Then, I'll get this as a present.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、健太！嬉しい！Arigatou, Kenta! Ureshii!Thank you, Kenta! I'm so happy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bracelet” translations and entries ブレスレット, 腕輪, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
