ヘアhea
ヘアーheaaヘヤheyaヘヤーheyaa
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Definitions
- nounhair (on the head)
- nounpubic hair
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym髪かみNeutralThe everyday, most common word for hair on the head. 「ヘア」 is a loanword used mainly for hairstyles and hairdressing, and can also mean pubic hair.
- Synonym髪の毛かみのけNeutralRefers to the hair as a whole or to individual strands. 「ヘア」 mostly appears in compounds such as 「ヘアスタイル」.
- Synonym頭髪とうはつWrittenWritten/formal prose for the hair, common in regulations and medical contexts. 「ヘア」 is a hairdressing term.
- Synonym毛髪もうはつWrittenWritten/formal prose covering head hair or body hair in general. 「ヘア」 leans toward hairdressing use.
- Related御髪おぐしFormalA formal honorific for the hair of one's listener or a distinguished person. 「ヘア」 is a loanword.
For everyday talk about hair use 「髪」 or 「髪の毛」; use 「ヘア」 for hairstyles and hairdressing. In written prose pick 「頭髪」 or 「毛髪」, and 「御髪」 as an honorific.
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