くすみ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

dullness; lack of luster; dinginess

Often used for skin that has lost brightness or clarity, but can also describe faded colors, cloudy surfaces, or a general lack of freshness. The glosses 'dirt' and 'soil' refer to a dingy, discolored appearance rather than literal soil.

• 肌はだのくすみが気きになる。

  I'm concerned about the dullness of my skin.

• このカーテンは長なが年ねんの日ひ焼やけでくすみが出でている。

  These curtains have become dingy from years of sun exposure.