エナメル
Meanings
1
Refers to the hard, glossy coating on teeth, ceramics, or metal.
Tooth enamel is very hard.
2
enamel paint
A type of paint that dries to a hard, glossy finish; used in art, crafts, and model-making.
I apply enamel paint to the plastic model.
3
patent leather; enameled leather
Leather with a glossy, mirror-like finish; often used for shoes and bags.
She is wearing patent leather pumps.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にエナメルを塗るto apply enamel paint to something
I applied enamel paint to the wooden desk.
- エナメルの〈物〉a patent-leather item (shoes, bag, etc.)
She's wearing patent leather shoes.
- エナメルが剥げるfor the glossy enamel/patent-leather coating to peel off
The patent leather on the shoes started to peel.