“Hair” in Japanese is 髪 (かみ), pronounced kami.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Hair on the head, often 髪の毛. Body hair is 毛 (ke).
Example sentences
- 髪を切りました。かみをきりました。I got a haircut.
- 髪が長いですね。かみがながいですね。Your hair is long.
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FAQ
How do you say hair in Japanese?
Hair in Japanese is 髪 (かみ), pronounced “kami”.
How do you write hair in Japanese?
It's written 髪 with kanji, or かみ in hiragana. Both are read kami.
Is 髪 on the JLPT?
Yes. 髪 (kami) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.