1.
nail buffing; nail polishing
The act of smoothing and polishing fingernails or toenails using a buffer or file to give them a natural shine.
爪磨きをする。
To buff one's nails.
面接前に爪磨きをしておいた。
I buffed my nails before the interview.
ネイルサロンに行かなくても、爪磨きだけで十分きれいに見える。
Even without going to a nail salon, just buffing your nails makes them look nice enough.
2.
nail buffer; nail file
A tool used to smooth and polish the surface of nails.
爪磨きを持っている？
Do you have a nail file?
ガラス製の爪磨きは長持ちする。
Glass nail files last a long time.
旅行に行くとき、ポーチに爪磨きを入れておくと便利だ。
It's handy to keep a nail file in your pouch when traveling.
Composed of 爪 (nail) and 磨き (polishing/buffing). Refers both to the grooming activity and the tool used. In Japanese grooming culture, clean and well-maintained nails are considered important for making a good impression, especially in business settings.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 爪磨きをする: to buff/polish one's nails
- ガラス製の爪磨き: glass nail file
- 電動爪磨き: electric nail buffer
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 爪やすり: nail file — specifically a filing tool, may overlap with 爪磨き
- ネイルケア: nail care — broader term including all nail maintenance
- 爪切り: nail clippers — for trimming rather than polishing