also: ふぁうんでーしょん · ふあんでーしょん · ふぁうんでいしょん
noun
foundation makeup
The everyday cosmetic sense: a skin-toned base makeup applied to the face. Often shortened casually to ファンデ.
今日は薄くファンデーションを塗った。
Today I put on a light layer of foundation.
このファンデーションは汗に強い。
This foundation holds up well against sweat.
noun
foundation garment; shaping undergarment
A clothing and lingerie term for undergarments that shape or support the body; 補整下着 is often a clearer Japanese equivalent.
ドレスの下に着るファンデーションを選んだ。
She chose a foundation garment to wear under the dress.
noun
foundation; charitable organization
Used for an organization or fund, especially in English-style organization names or international contexts; 財団 is the more standard general Japanese term.
そのファンデーションは若い研究者に助成金を出している。
The foundation provides grants to young researchers.
noun
underpainting; base layer in oil painting
Art-specific term for the underpainting or base layer in oil painting; 下塗り is the plainer Japanese term.
油絵では、ファンデーションの色が完成後の印象に影響する。
In oil painting, the color of the underpainting affects the final impression.