JLPT N1
白粉
The Japanese word for cosmetic face powder, used for both modern products and traditional white makeup.
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おしろい hiragana form
Noun
Face Powder / White Makeup
Cosmetic powder applied to the face. This term covers modern face powders of any color, but it also specifically refers to the traditional, thick white makeup used by geisha, maiko, and kabuki actors.
Example
舞妓さん の 首筋 の 白粉 が とても 綺麗 だっ た 。
The white makeup on the nape of the maiko's neck was very beautiful.
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