How to Say "Lacquer" in Japanese

漆

[ɯ̟ɾɯ̟ɕi]

The English word lacquer is translated into Japanese as 漆.

漆 refers to the glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating.

Meaning: glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating (noun)

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In certain historical contexts, the kanji 漆 was used as a substitute spelling for the number seven, 'shichi'. This occurred because the two characters were believed to share a similar phonetic or visual role in specific written traditions.
True 漆 is known for its extreme durability, but it is applied in many thin layers that must be dried in a humid, warm environment rather than a dry one.
The material 漆 is actually a natural sap collected from the lacquer tree, which is related to the poison ivy plant.

漆工芸品は美しいですね。
Lacquer crafts are beautiful, aren't they?
漆塗りの家具は非常に上品です。
Lacquered furniture is extremely elegant.
漆の輝きが美しいですね。
Urushi no kagayaki ga utsukushii desu ne.
The luster of the lacquer is beautiful.
この器には漆が塗られています。
Kono utsuwa ni wa urushi ga nurarete imasu.
This vessel is coated with lacquer.
漆の道具はとても丈夫です。
Urushi no dougu wa totemo joubu desu.
Lacquerware tools are very durable.

At a traditional Japanese craft workshop.

陽葵 Himari

この漆の使い方は難しいですか？
Kono urushi no tsukaikata wa muzukashii desu ka?
Is it difficult to use this lacquer?
大翔 Hiroto

少しコツがいりますよ。
Sukoshi kotsu ga irimasu yo.
It takes a little skill.
陽葵 Himari

大翔さんはずっとこれを作っているんですか？
Hiroto-san wa zutto kore o tsukutte irun desu ka?
Hiroto, have you been making this all this time?
大翔 Hiroto

はい、漆の仕事は奥が深いです。
Hai, urushi no shigoto wa oku ga fukai desu.
Yes, the work of lacquer is very profound.

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