How to Say "Sunglasses" in Japanese

サングラス

sangurasu[sã̠ŋɡɯ̟ɾa̠sɨ]

The English phrase 'sunglasses' is translated into Japanese as サングラス (sangurasu).

The word refers to tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

Meaning: tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

サングラス is a loanword from the English word 'sunglasses', written in the Katakana script.

sangurasu

While サングラス is the standard term, the word 色眼鏡 ('colored glasses') is used metaphorically to describe someone who views things with a biased or prejudiced perspective.
In Japanese pop culture and manga, wearing サングラス indoors is a common visual shorthand to signal that a character is a delinquent, a gangster or a 'cool' rebel.
In professional settings, wearing サングラス during a business meeting would be considered an extreme breach of etiquette and a sign of deep disrespect.

サングラスしよっと。
I will wear sunglasses.
This sentence is useful for expressing the intention to wear サングラス.
Tatoeba #10914866 by small_snow, translation #2707471 by Ricardo14
僕たちはサングラスをした。
We put our sunglasses on.
This sentence is useful for describing the action of having put サングラス on.
Tatoeba #10040564 by small_snow, translation #10034722 by CK
いいサングラスが欲しいな。
I need a good pair of sunglasses.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a good pair of サングラス.
Tatoeba #10651786 by bunbuku, translation #279485 by CK
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A sunny park where a couple is walking.

大翔 Hiroto

陽葵、眩しすぎない？
Himari, mabushisuginai?
Himari, isn't it too bright?
陽葵 Himari

大丈夫、サングラスをかけてるから。
Daijobu, sangurasu o kaketeru kara.
It's okay, because I'm wearing sunglasses.
大翔 Hiroto

そのサングラス、とても似合ってるよ。
Sono sangurasu, totemo niatteru yo.
Those sunglasses look great on you.
陽葵 Himari

ありがとう、大翔。
Arigato, Hiroto.
Thank you, Hiroto.

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