染めた髪
someta kami
The English phrase "dyed hair" is translated into Japanese as 染めた髪 (someta kami).
This phrase refers to hair that has been changed to a different color using a chemical dye.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the past tense verb 染めた (someta), meaning 'dyed' or 'colored' and the noun 髪 (kami), meaning 'hair'.
How do you pronounce it?
someta kami
Did you know?
- The word 髪 (kami) is a homophone for the word for 'god' (神). While the meaning is clear from context, this often leads to playful puns in Japanese songwriting and advertising regarding beauty and divinity.
- The verb 染める (someru) is also used metaphorically to describe someone being influenced or 'colored' by a particular atmosphere or set of values.
- In Japanese schools and some workplaces, 染めた髪 can be a disciplinary issue. Students may be required to dye their hair back to its natural color to comply with strict grooming codes.
Examples in context
- その染めた髪はとてもきれいですね！Your dyed hair looks beautiful!
- 最近髪染めした？Did you recently dye your hair?
- 染めた髪はとても綺麗です。Someta kami wa totemo kirei desu.The dyed hair is very beautiful.
- 染めた髪のダメージが心配です。Someta kami no dameeji ga shinpai desu.I am worried about the damage to my dyed hair.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are talking about Yui's new look.
- 結衣 Yui私の染めた髪、どう思う？Watashi no someta kami, dou omou?What do you think of my dyed hair?
- 蓮 Renすごく明るい色でいいと思うよ。Sugoku akarui iro de ii to omou yo.I think it's a great, bright color.
- 結衣 Yui本当？よかった！Hontou? Yokatta!Really? I'm glad!
- 蓮 Ren結衣にとても似合っているよ。Yui ni totemo niatte iru yo.It looks very good on you, Yui.
