JLPT N3 Intermediate
化粧
Makeup, cosmetics, or a decorative finish applied to enhance appearance.
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Other forms
化粧する verb form
化粧品 cosmetics
厚化粧 heavy make-up
薄化粧 light make-up
1 Noun, Suru verb
Make-up" / "Cosmetics
Describes the practice of applying cosmetics to the face to adorn or alter one’s physical appearance.
Example
毎朝 、 化粧 に 30分 かかります 。
It takes me 30 minutes to do my make-up every morning.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Decorative Finish
Refers to a decorative finish or surface layer added to objects, architecture, or nature to make them look beautiful.
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