1.
salon, beauty salon
A business establishment where hair, beauty, or wellness services are provided.
2.
salon, gathering place
A gathering or social space where people with shared interests meet and interact, including online community spaces.
Common collocations
Sense 1:
- 美容サロン: beauty salon
- ネイルサロン: nail salon
- ヘアサロン: hair salon
- エステサロン: esthetic salon (spa/beauty treatment)
Sense 2:
Usage
オンラインサロン is a distinctly Japanese concept — a paid subscription-based online community, often run by a celebrity, expert, or influencer. Members pay a monthly fee for exclusive content and community access. This usage of サロン has no direct equivalent in English.
Related Words
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休憩室 (break room)