シャンプー

しゃんぷー
noun
shampoo
1. shampoo
A liquid soap for washing the hair; also the act of washing hair with it.
I washed my hair with shampoo.
このシャンプーは香(かお)りがいい。
This shampoo smells good.
ホテルのアメニティにシャンプーがついている。
The hotel amenities include shampoo.

シャンプー (from English "shampoo") refers to both the product and sometimes the act of washing hair.

Related terms

Common expressions

  • シャンプーする (to shampoo one's hair)
  • シャンプー台(だい) (shampoo sink at hair salon)

Note: At Japanese hair salons, staff may ask 「シャンプーはいかがですか」(Would you like a shampoo?) as an additional service.