化粧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 化粧
1
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
Examples
こってり化粧した顔は異様である。
A face with too much make up looks strange.
2
decoration; dressing; veneer
Kanji in this Word
化
4 strokes
Frequency: 89
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
change
take the form of
influence
enchant
delude
-ization
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ば.ける
ば.かす
ふ.ける
け.する
粧
12 strokes
Frequency: 1545
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
cosmetics
adorn (one's person)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
仮
6 strokes
Frequency: 1039
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
sham
temporary
interim
assumed (name)
informal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かり-
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