GET YOUR HAIR CUT
髪を切ってもらう

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For Life
2002.10.24

Good to see you! How's your week been so far? If you're feeling tired and like you need a vacation, you're not alone. Maybe it'll help to know that some radio stations are already playing holiday music. Or maybe the thought of nine weeks of Christmas music makes you feel even worse?

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Explanation

  • When a barber or beautician cuts your hair for you, you get your hair cut.

    You can also use the noun "haircut" and say get a haircut.
  • 床屋や美容院で髪を切ってもらう、と言いたいとき、 get your hair cut　と言います。

    haircut という名詞を使って、get a haircut　とも言います。

examples

  1. a: Where do you usually get your hair cut?
    b: I get it cut at the CostLess Salon on 4th Street.
  2. (two people at the office)
    a: You got your hair cut, didn't you? It looks good.
    b: Thanks.
  3. (woman to her teenage son)
    Don't you think it's time you get a haircut, Billy? It's awfully long.

Take hair of yourself! (Yes, that IS supposed to be a joke!)