cosmetics, makeup
On'yomi (音読み)
- ショウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- よそお.う
About this kanji
The kanji 粧, pronounced as "ショウ" in on'yomi and "よそお.う" in kun'yomi, primarily relates to cosmetics and makeup. It is commonly used as a noun in words like 化粧品 (けしょうひん), which means cosmetics, and 化粧 (けしょう), meaning makeup. Another notable compound is 化粧室 (けしょうしつ), which refers to a powder room, a space designated for applying makeup. This kanji is often associated with beauty and personal grooming, making it quite relevant in everyday contexts. When using it, remember that it specifically pertains to the aesthetic aspect of appearance, rather than general clothing or adornments.
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Example sentences
彼女は美しく粧いを施した。
She applied beautiful makeup.
Meanings across languages
- English
- cosmetics, makeup
- Tiếng Việt
- mỹ phẩm, trang điểm
- 日本語
- 化粧, 化粧品
- 한국어
- 화장품, 메이크업
- 中文
- 化妆品, 妆容
- id
- kosmetik, makeup
- th
- เครื่องสำอาง, แต่งหน้า
- es
- cosméticos, maquillaje
- fr
- cosmétiques, maquillage
- de
- Kosmetik, Make-up
- pt
- cosméticos, maquiagem
Common compounds
- 化粧品けしょうひんcosmetics, makeup products
- 化粧けしょうmakeup, cosmetics
- 化粧室けしょうしつpowder room, restroom
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