How to say "salon" in Japanese

• サロンCommon
  nounThe common loanword, covering most senses of salon: a hair or beauty salon, a reception room, or a social gathering. This is the word you want in most cases.
  落ち着おちついた雰囲気ふんいきのサロンでゆったりとした時間じかんをお楽たのしみください。↗

  Please enjoy a calm time in a relaxed atmosphere beauty salon.
• 奥座敷おくざしき
  nounA less common word for the inner, formal reception room of a traditional Japanese house, where important guests are received. For a beauty salon or a social gathering, use サロン instead.

For most senses of salon — a hair or beauty salon, or a reception room in general — use 「サロン」; 奥座敷 is a less common word for the inner, formal reception room of a traditional Japanese house.

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• サロンsalon
• 奥座敷おくざしきinner parlor