パウダー
Meanings
1
General term for fine dry particles, used in cosmetics, food, sports, and industrial contexts. Often appears in compounds like ベビーパウダー (baby powder) or パウダースノー (powder snow).
I dust on some baby powder as a finishing touch.
This ski resort is famous for its powder snow.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にパウダーをふるto sprinkle powder on something
I sprinkled powdered sugar on the donuts.
- パウダーをつけるto apply powder (to skin, face, etc.)
I applied powder to my body because I was sweating.
- 〈物〉をパウダー状にするto turn something into a powdery form
The matcha is used in powdered form.