サロン

さろん
noun
salon
building
1. salon, beauty salon
A business establishment where hair, beauty, or wellness services are provided.
I booked an appointment at the beauty salon.
I had my nails done at a nail salon.
A new hair salon opened in front of the station.
2. salon, gathering place
A gathering or social space where people with shared interests meet and interact, including online community spaces.
I joined an online salon.
Elderly people gather at the community salon.
Online salons run by well-known creators are gaining popularity.

Common collocations

Sense 1:

  • 美容(びよう)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.