つや消けし

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

frosted; matte; non-glossy

Describes a surface finish that diffuses light and reduces shine, such as frosted glass or matte paint. Often used as a noun modifier (〜の) or adjectivally (〜な).

• つや消けしのガラスを使つかうと、外そとから中なかが見みえにくくなる。

  Using frosted glass makes it harder to see inside from outside.

• この壁かべ紙がみはつや消けしの質しつ感かんで落おち着ついた雰ふん囲い気きだ。

  This wallpaper has a matte texture and gives a calm atmosphere.

noun, na-adjective

disillusionment; letdown; dampening of excitement

Figurative use: something that spoils a pleasant mood or shatters an idealized image. Often appears in phrases like つや消しになる or つや消しだ.

• 彼かれの一ひと言ことで楽たのしい雰ふん囲い気きがつや消けしになった。

  His single remark put a damper on the cheerful mood.

• 現げん実じつを知しって、夢ゆめがつや消けしになってしまった。

  Learning the reality shattered my dream.