サングラス

さんぐらす
noun
sunglasses
1. sunglasses
sunglasses
I put on sunglasses because it was too bright.
I forgot to bring my sunglasses.
Wearing sunglasses while driving is easier on the eyes.

From English "sunglasses." Eyewear designed to protect the eyes from sunlight and glare.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

VERB NOTE:
The verb for wearing glasses/sunglasses is かける (not () or はく). The ている form サングラスかけている describes the state of wearing them.

TYPES:

  • 偏光(へんこう)サングラス: polarized sunglasses
  • UVカットサングラス: UV-blocking sunglasses
  • ()()りサングラス: prescription sunglasses

INFORMAL ABBREVIATIONS:
グラサン (reversed syllable slang) is sometimes used in casual speech.

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