Translation guide
How to talk about ear piercings in Japanese, including the act of piercing, the jewelry, and the body modification.
I have pierced ears.
I want to get my ears pierced.
Referring to the pierced hole in the ear or the practice of having pierced ears.
The most common word for an ear piercing (the hole or the jewelry). Often used to mean 'pierced ears' in general.
I want to get my ears pierced.
She has pierced ears.
Literally 'to open a hole in the ear'. A clear way to describe the act of piercing.
I got my ears pierced yesterday.
Refers to clip-on or non-pierced earrings. Not a piercing, but sometimes confused. Use only for non-pierced ear jewelry.
Does not mean a piercing. Use ピアス for pierced ears.
Referring to the earring or stud worn in a pierced ear.
Describing the action of having one's ear pierced.
I'm scared of piercings, so I bought clip-on earrings.
このイヤリングは痛くない。
These clip-on earrings don't hurt.
It's dangerous to pierce your own ears.