Word details
化粧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 化粧.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
化
change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization
4 strokesFrequency 89JLPT N2Grade 3
On
カケ
Kun
ば.けるば.かすふ.けるけ.する
粧
cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
12 strokesFrequency 1,545JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ショウ
Nanori
さ
仮
sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal
6 strokesFrequency 1,039JLPT N2Grade 5
On
カケ
Kun
かりかり-
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