Translation of Japanese word "シャンプー" to English
シャンプー
シャンプー
[shanpuu]
IPA: /ɕɑmpɯː/
Meaning
NounA traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after pouring warm water over the body and rubbing it with extracts from herbs.
How to use
シャンプー (shanpuu) — 'shampoo' (loanword). リンス (rinsu) — conditioner / rinse. シャンプーをする — shampoo hair. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
shampoo
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: シャンプー
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): シャンプー
Romaji Transcription: shanpuu
Example Sentences
シャンプーで髪を洗います。
しゃんぷうでかみをあらいます
I wash my hair with shampoo.
シャンプーを買いに行きます。
しゃんぷうをかうにいきます
I'm going to buy shampoo.
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Common phrases
- とてもシャンプー (totemo shanpuu)— very shampoo
Frequency rank: #627 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "シャンプー" mean?▼
The Japanese word "シャンプー" means "shampoo" in English.
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The word "シャンプー" is read as "シャンプー" (shanpuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "シャンプーで髪を洗います。".
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