化粧

• 読み: けしょう
• ローマ字: keshou
• 漢字の分解: 化 (ka/ke) — change, transform; 粧 (shō) — adorn, make up
• 発音: /ke.ɕoː/

意味

Make-up; cosmetics. The act of applying cosmetics to enhance or alter one's appearance.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (化粧する). Covers all forms of cosmetic application — from daily routines to theatrical make-up. Common compounds include 化粧品 (cosmetics/beauty products), 化粧室 (powder room/restroom, a polite euphemism), and 薄化粧 (light make-up). Can be used figuratively for surface decoration.

例文

1. 毎朝化粧するのに三十分かかる。
2. 化粧品を買いにデパートへ行った。
3. 彼女は薄化粧の方が似合うと思う。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, beauty, fashion

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 化 (ke, to transform/change) and 粧 (shō, to adorn/dress). Together, 'transforming through adornment' — altering appearance through cosmetic application.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal