ピアスをつける
piasu o tsukeru
The English phrase 'wear earrings' is translated into Japanese as ピアスをつける (piasu o tsukeru).
This phrase is used to describe the act of putting earrings on your ears or the state of having them on your ears. The verb used here refers to the concept of attaching an accessory to the body.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase ピアスをつける, the verb つける means 'to attach' or 'to put on'.
Which one should you use?
While ピアスをつける is the standard way to express wearing earrings, you may use ピアスをはめる to specifically describe the physical action of inserting an earring into a piercing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The simple form ピアスをつける describes the action of putting them on. To describe the continuous state of currently wearing earrings, use the form ピアスをつけている.
How do you pronounce it?
piasu o tsukeru
Did you know?
- The word ピアス is a loanword from the English 'pierce', not 'earring', which reflects the focus on the hole rather than the jewelry.
- The word ピアス refers specifically to earrings that require a pierced hole, whereas イヤリング refers to clip-on earrings.
- The verb つける is used for earrings because they are attached to the body, and this same verb is used for 'wearing' perfume.
Examples in context
- パーティーのために新しいピアスをつける。Paatii no tame ni atarashii piasu o tsukeru.I will wear new earrings for the party.
- 今日はシンプルなピアスをつけるつもりです。Kyou wa shinpuru na piasu o tsukeru tsumori desu.I plan to wear simple earrings today.
Example conversation
Two friends are getting ready for a date.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんは、どのピアスをつける？Yui-san wa, dono piasu o tsukeru?Yui, which earrings are you going to wear?
- 結衣 Yuiこの銀色のピアスをつけるね。Kono gin'iro no piasu o tsukeru ne.I'll wear these silver earrings.
- 健太 Kentaとても似合っているよ。Totemo niatte iru yo.They look very good on you.
- 結衣 Yui本当？ありがとう、健太くん。Hontou? Arigatou, Kenta-kun.Really? Thanks, Kenta.
