Word details
メッキ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word メッキ.
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Entry
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; gilt
Examples
この鉄の板はすずでメッキしてある。
This iron sheet is coated with tin.
2
pretense; pretence; simulation
Examples
彼もとうとうメッキがはがれた。
He has finally shown his true colors.
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