Translation guide
A bracelet is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist. In Japanese, the most common word is ブレスレット, a loanword from English. There are also traditional Japanese words like 腕輪 (うでわ) and more specific terms depending on material and style.
A decorative band or chain worn around the wrist, typically as an accessory.
The most common and neutral word for a bracelet, especially modern or Western-style ones. Used in everyday conversation.
She bought a new bracelet.
This bracelet is made of silver.
A more traditional or general term for a bracelet or arm ring. Can sound slightly old-fashioned or poetic, but still understood.
He gave her a gold bracelet.
Refers specifically to a bangle, a rigid bracelet that slips over the hand. Often used in fashion contexts.
I bought this bangle in India.
A bracelet with small decorative pendants or trinkets attached.
Direct loanword for charm bracelet. Commonly used in fashion and jewelry stores.
I added a new charm to my charm bracelet.
A bracelet worn to convey medical information in emergencies.
Literally 'medical bracelet'. Used for bracelets that indicate allergies or conditions.
He wears a medical alert bracelet because he has diabetes.
A handmade bracelet given as a symbol of friendship.
Literally 'friendship bracelet'. Often used for the colorful woven bracelets exchanged between friends.
The children exchanged friendship bracelets.
A specific term for the knotted friendship bracelets, originally from South America. Very common in Japan, especially among young people.
ブレスレット is the everyday word for bracelet, especially modern styles. 腕輪 can sound more traditional or literary, and is less common in casual speech. Use ブレスレット unless you want a classical feel.
You can specify material by adding it before の, e.g., 金のブレスレット (gold bracelet), 銀のブレスレット (silver bracelet), 革のブレスレット (leather bracelet).
ミサンガを足首に巻いている。
I'm wearing a friendship bracelet on my ankle.