付け爪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 付け爪 is read as つけづめ and means “artificial nail” and “press-on nail”.
• Basic usage: It refers to applying decorative artificial nails and removing them without harming natural nails.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 付け爪を着ける / 付け爪を外す
  • It pairs with opposing actions in 付け爪を着ける and 付け爪を外す.