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パウダー (paudaa) Japanese meaning: powder | Kotomora
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I dust on some baby powder as a finishing touch.
This ski resort is famous for its powder snow.
Usage patterns 〈 物もの 〉 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.
〈 物もの 〉 をパウダー 状じょう にする to turn something into a powdery form
The matcha is used in powdered form.
Related words 粉 is the native Japanese word for powder or flour used in everyday contexts, while パウダー is a loanword often reserved for cosmetic, food, or sports powders with a modern feel.
粉末 is a more formal, technical term for powder often used on product labels or in scientific contexts, whereas パウダー is a casual loanword common in cosmetics and cooking.
Etymology Borrowed from English 'powder'.
powdered sugar; confectioners' sugar; icing sugar
