カチューシャ
kachūsha[ka̠t͡ɕɨːɕa̠]
The English word 'headband' is translated into Japanese as カチューシャ (kachūsha).
The term カチューシャ is used specifically to describe a rigid, horseshoe-shaped hair accessory, often referred to in English as an Alice band.
Meaning: horseshoe-shaped hair accessory, Alice band (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kachūsha
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using カチューシャ when you are referring to a soft, fabric headband used for athletics. In those cases, use ヘアバンド instead.
Did you know?
- The word カチューシャ is actually a Russian name, specifically a diminutive of 'Ekaterina'.
Examples in context
- 最新の流行りは、カラフルな「ヘッドバンド」です。The latest trend is colorful headbands.
- 可愛いカチューシャですね。Kawaii kachūsha desu ne.That is a cute headband.
- 新しいカチューシャを買いました。Atarashii kachūsha o kaimashita.I bought a new headband.
- そのカチューシャはどこで買ったの？Sono kachūsha wa doko de katta no?Where did you buy that headband?
Example conversation
Misaki is wearing a new accessory at a cafe.
- 大翔 Hirotoそのカチューシャ、すごく似合ってるよ。Sono kachūsha, sugoku niatteru yo.That headband looks great on you.
- 美咲 Misaki本当？ありがとう、大翔くん。Hontō? Arigatō, Hiroto-kun.Really? Thank you, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoプレゼントにも良さそうだね。Purezento ni mo yosasō da ne.It looks like a good gift, too.
- 美咲 Misakiそんなに褒められると嬉しいな。Sonna ni homeraru to ureshii na.I'm happy to be praised so much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “headband” translations and entries カチューシャ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries カチューシャ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
