barbershop
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An everyday term for a shop where people have their hair cut, especially a barbershop.
barbershop
A place that provides haircuts, most commonly a barbershop.
Learning notes
Explanation
ร้านตัดผม combines ร้าน “shop” with ตัดผม “to cut hair,” literally meaning “a shop for cutting hair.” It is a common, neutral expression, but it most often suggests a barbershop, particularly a traditional or male-oriented one. Shops are counted with ร้าน, as in ร้านตัดผมสองร้าน, “two barbershops.”
Usage
It is used when talking about getting a haircut, looking for a nearby barber, or asking about a shop’s location, hours, or prices. It also appears on signs and map listings.
Caution
ร้านตัดผม refers to the shop, while ตัดผม refers to cutting hair or getting a haircut. For a full-service hair salon—especially one associated with women’s styling, coloring, and other beauty services—ร้านทำผม or ร้านเสริมสวย may be more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 barbershop synonyms
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ร้านเสริมสวย refers to a beauty salon, usually centered on hair care but potentially offering other beauty services. ร้านตัดผม specifically emphasizes a shop where hair is cut.