爪磨(つめみが)き

つめみがき
noun
nail buffing; nail buffer
appearancedaily-life
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(つめみが)きをする。
To buff one's nails.
面接(めんせつ)前(まえ)に爪磨(つめみが)きをしておいた。
I buffed my nails before the interview.
ネイルサロンに行(い)かなくても、爪磨(つめみが)きだけで十分(じゅうぶん)きれいに見(み)える。
Even without going to a nail salon, just buffing your nails makes them look nice enough.
2. nail buffer
A tool used to smooth and polish the surface of nails.
爪磨(つめみが)きを持(も)っている？
Do you have a nail buffer?
ガラス製(せい)の爪磨(つめみが)きは長持(ながも)ちする。
Glass nail buffers last a long time.
旅行(りょこう)に行(い)くとき、ポーチに爪磨(つめみが)きを入(い)れておくと便利(べんり)だ。
It's handy to keep a nail buffer in your pouch when traveling.

Composed of 爪(つめ) (nail) and 磨(みが)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

Similar words

  • 爪(つめ)やすり: nail file — specifically a filing tool, may overlap with 爪磨(つめみが)き
  • ネイルケア: nail care — broader term including all nail maintenance
  • 爪切(つめき)り: nail clippers — for trimming rather than polishing

Related Words

Compare: 爪切(つめき)り (nail clippers)
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