also: マニュキュア · マニュキア
manicure
Refers to the cosmetic treatment of fingernails and hands. Often used in phrases like マニキュアをする or マニキュアを塗る.
See also: ペディキュア
I went to get a manicure with a friend over the weekend.
nail polish; nail varnish
Refers to the colored liquid applied to fingernails. In Japanese, マニキュア can mean both the treatment and the product itself.
I bought a new nail polish.
That nail polish dries quickly.
She applied red nail polish to her nails.
I had a manicure done at the salon today.
I removed the nail polish with remover.
The nail polish chipped off after a few days.