ピアス
ぴあす
noun
pierced earrings; ear piercings
1.
pierced earrings
Earrings designed to go through pierced ears.
誕生日にピアスをもらった。
I received earrings for my birthday.
金のピアスをつけている。
She is wearing gold earrings.
友達とおそろいのピアスを買って、毎日つけている。
I bought matching earrings with my friend and wear them every day.
2.
ear piercing; the pierced hole
The hole or piercing itself in the ear.
ピアスを開けるのは痛かった。
Getting my ears pierced was painful.
ピアスの穴が塞がってしまった。
The piercing hole closed up.
病院でピアスを開けてもらったので、安心だった。
I had my ears pierced at a clinic, so I felt at ease.
ピアス comes from English 'pierce' and has a specific meaning in Japanese that differs from English usage.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION:
- ピアス: Earrings for pierced ears / the piercing itself
- イヤリング: Clip-on earrings (no piercing)
In English, 'earring' is the general term, but in Japanese, these are distinct categories.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ピアスをつける (to put on earrings)
- ピアスを開ける (to get ears pierced)
- ピアスの穴 (piercing hole)
- ピアスを外す (to remove earrings)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Many Japanese schools and workplaces prohibit or restrict ピアス. Some people get their ears pierced at 皮膚科 (dermatology clinic) for safety.
Related Words
Contrast:
イヤリング (clip-on earrings)