Translation guide
The act or occupation of cutting, styling, or arranging hair, typically in a professional salon setting.
hairdressing (occupation)
General term; use 理容 for barbering.
hairdressing salon
Referring to the profession or the service of cutting and styling hair.
General term for beauty care, often used for hairdressing and cosmetology. Commonly seen in salon names and signs.
I work in hairdressing.
Specifically refers to barbering, including haircutting and shaving. More associated with men's grooming.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts but less common than native terms.
Learn hairdressing techniques.
Describing the action of arranging or doing someone's hair.
Referring to the place where hairdressing services are provided.
美容 (biyou) covers beauty treatments including hairdressing for both men and women, while 理容 (riyou) specifically refers to barbering, including shaving. 美容院 is a beauty salon, 理容室 is a barber shop.
Beauty salons have many female customers.
Barber shops have many male customers.
理容師の免許を取る。
Get a barber's license.
I had my hair done before the party.
Loanword, often used in fashion or product contexts.
Teach me some hairdressing tips.
A new hair salon opened.