イヤリング vs ピアス
An イヤリング is an accessory worn on one’s ear and can be worn without piercing. This term is limited to attachments worn speficially on the ear.
A ピアス is an accessory attached via a piercing. This term can refer to an accessory worn in a piercing anywhere on the body, not limited to the ear.
Further reading
- 「イヤリング」と「ピアス」 (edewakaru.com)
- 「イヤリングありますか？」｜間違った日本語 (edewakaru.com)
