Vocabulary

What does 化粧 (けしょう, keshou) mean?

化粧 (けしょう, keshou) means makeup.

Quick facts
Readingけしょう
Romajikeshou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
けしょう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkeshou

makeup

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive make-up; makeup; cosmetics
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive decoration; dressing; veneer

Example sentences

  • I put on makeup every morning.

  • She is very skilled at doing makeup.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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