マスク
Meanings
1
Refers to a physical covering for the face, such as a surgical mask, dust mask, or costume mask.
During hay fever season, I can't go without a mask.
I wore a mask at the costume party.
2
Used to describe a person's facial appearance or features, often in a slightly literary or figurative way.
She has well-defined features.
3
Technical term in electronics and circuit manufacturing, referring to a pattern used for etching or lithography.
This process uses a photomask.
Usage patterns
- マスクをするto wear a mask
I wear a mask when I go outside.
- いいマスクをしているto have good looks; a handsome/pretty face
That actor has good looks.
- マスクを作るto create a mask (in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing)
In semiconductor manufacturing, the process of making the mask is important.
- マスクを外すto take off a mask
I took off my mask when I entered the room.
Expressions
- 甘いマスクhandsome face; beautiful features