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[()·しょう()]
keshou
noun, suru verb

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[()·しょう()]
keshou
[()·わい()]
kewai
[()·わい()]
kewai
[()·そう()]
kesou
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[()·そう()]
kesou
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English Meaning(s) for 化粧

noun, suru verb
  1. make-up; makeup; cosmetics

Definition and Synonyms for 化粧

Decorate make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Synonyms: 修飾, 化粧, 彩る, 彩なす, 粉飾, 美化, 装飾, 飾る, 飾り付ける
Ornament something used to beautify
Synonyms: こしらえる, オーナメント, デコレーション, 修飾, 化粧, 壁掛け, 外装, 拵え, 据え物, 模様, 粉飾, 置物, 装具, 装飾, 装飾品, 装飾物, 飾り, 飾る, 飾り付け, 飾り付ける, 飾り物
Make-Up cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
Synonyms: 化粧

Meanings for each kanji in 化粧

» change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization
» cosmetics; adorn (one's person)

Categories 化粧 is a member of

Artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
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Modify cause to change
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Cosmetic a toiletry designed to beautify the body
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Sample Sentences for 化粧

I thought my son was being quite sneaky lately. Sure enough, I spotted him uploading a picture of himself cross-dressing and in makeup to a blog.
She makes herself up every morning.
She might look more attractive with a little make-up.
She was a sight when she didn't wear makeup.
This dresser takes up too much room.

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