マニキュア
also: マニュキュア · マニュキア
Meanings
1
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.
2
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.
Usage patterns
- マニキュアを塗るto apply nail polish
She applied red nail polish to her nails.
- マニキュアをするto get a manicure / to wear nail polish
I had a manicure done at the salon today.
- マニキュアを落とすto remove nail polish
I removed the nail polish with remover.
- マニキュアが剥げるfor nail polish to chip or peel off
The nail polish chipped off after a few days.