リップ
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Meanings
1
Common loanword for 'lip', often used in beauty and cosmetic contexts. The native Japanese word is 唇 (くちびる).
See also: 唇
The color of your new lipstick is really pretty.
Lips tend to get chapped in dry seasons.
2
lip balm; chapstick
abbreviationcolloquial
Colloquial abbreviation of リップクリーム. Commonly used in casual conversation.
See also: リップクリーム
Do you have lip balm? Lend it to me for a sec.
Usage patterns
- リップを塗るto apply lip balm/lipstick
I applied lip balm before going out.
- リップが乾くfor one's lips to get dry
In winter, lips tend to get dry easily.
- リップを塗り直すto reapply lip balm/lipstick
I reapplied my lip balm after eating.