ファンデーション
also: ファウンデーション · フアンデーション · ファウンデイション
Meanings
foundation makeup
The everyday cosmetic sense: a skin-toned base makeup applied to the face. Often shortened casually to ファンデ.
Today I put on a light layer of foundation.
This foundation holds up well against sweat.
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.
She chose a foundation garment to wear under the dress.
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.
The foundation provides grants to young researchers.
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.
In oil painting, the color of the underpainting affects the final impression.
Usage patterns
- ファンデーションを塗るto apply foundation makeup
In the morning I always apply foundation thinly.
- ファンデーションが崩れるfor foundation makeup to smudge or wear off
When I sweat, my foundation smudges.
- ファンデーションを重ねるto layer more foundation on
I layer more foundation over areas I'm self-conscious about to hide them.