Japanese

けしょう
Meaning: makeup; cosmetics; putting on makeup
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

化
粧

Example sentences

She is carefully putting on makeup in front of the mirror before going out.
彼女は化粧をすると、まるで別人のように見える。
When she wears makeup, she looks like a completely different person.
この化粧水を使うとお肌がしっとりします。
Using this lotion makes your skin feel moist.

Usage Notes

Refers to applying products to the face to enhance or alter one's appearance. It can also mean decorating the surface of objects.

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