コンタクト
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English 'contact', it specifically refers to contact lenses in everyday Japanese. Often used in phrases like 『コンタクトを入れる』 (kontakuto o ireru, 'to put in contact lenses').
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are chatting about daily routines and eye care while at a café.
コンタクト
コンタクト
contact lens
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine putting in a 'contact' lens and saying 'con-tact' — it sounds just like the English word! 'Contact' → コンタクト (kontakuto, 'contact lens').
Cultural Note
In Japan, contact lenses are widely used, and you can buy them at drugstores or optical shops. People often refer to them simply as 『コンタクト』 (kontakuto, 'contact lens'), and it's common to hear phrases like 『コンタクトをしている』 (kontakuto o shite iru, 'wearing contact lenses').
Forms
Base: コンタクトBase noun form. Borrowed from English 'contact', it specifically refers to contact lenses in everyday Japanese. Often used in phrases like 『コンタクトを入れる』 (kontakuto o ireru, 'to put in contact lenses').