ネイルエナメル
neiruenameru
The English phrase 'nail polish' can be translated into Japanese as ネイルエナメル (neiruenameru), the default form. Wiktionary also lists ネイルカラー (neirukarā) and ネイルポリッシュ (neiruporisshu).
Meaning: cosmetic lacquer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ネイルエナメル | neiruenameru |
| ネイルカラー | neirukarā |
| ネイルポリッシュ | neiruporisshu |
| ネールポリッシュ | nēruporisshu |
These terms are used to refer to cosmetic lacquer applied to the nails.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides several ways to say nail polish. ネイルエナメル (neiruenameru), ネイルカラー (neirukarā), ネイルポリッシュ (neiruporisshu) and ネールポリッシュ (nēruporisshu) are all available forms.
How do you pronounce it?
neiruenameru
Did you know?
- While the English 'nail polish' is common, Japanese speakers often use the word マニキュア (manyikyua), derived from the French word 'manucure'.
- Due to strict workplace etiquette in some traditional Japanese companies, wearing bright ネイルカラー can still be viewed as unprofessional or a breach of decorum.
- The word エナメル (enameru) in Japanese refers to the shiny finish of the polish, but in other contexts, it can specifically refer to patent leather shoes.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are shopping for cosmetics together.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵、どのネイルエナメルにするの？Himari, dono neiru enameru ni suru no?Himari, which nail polish are you going to get?
- 陽葵 Himariこの赤いネイルエナメルが可愛いです。kono akai neiru enameru ga kawaii desu.This red nail polish is cute.
- 蓮 Ren確かに、とても綺麗だね。tashikani, totemo kirei da ne.True, it is very beautiful.
- 陽葵 Himariこれを買おうと思います。kore o kaou to omoimasu.I think I'll buy this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nail polish” translations and entries ネイルポリッシュ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
