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化粧

仮粧

Readings

Kana: けしょう、けわい、けそう
Romaji: keshō, kewai, kesou
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Definition

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make-up; makeup; cosmetics

Kanji

Readings: カ、 ケ、 ば.ける、 ば.かす、 ふ.ける、 け.する
Meanings: change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization
Reading: ショウ
Meanings: cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
Readings: カ、 ケ、 かり、 かり-
Meanings: sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)化粧(けしょう)()い。
➥She wears a lot of makeup.
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彼女(かのじょ)人前(ひとまえ)化粧(けしょう)する。
➥She makes up in public.
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化粧(けしょう)するまで()ってて。
➥Can you wait until I make up my face?
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彼女(かのじょ)毎朝(まいあさ)化粧(けしょう)をする。
➥She makes herself up every morning.
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化粧品(けしょうひん)にかぶれました。
➥I got a rash from cosmetics.
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彼女(かのじょ)厚化粧(あつげしょう)(いや)らしい。
➥Her thick makeup is disgusting.
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