also: けわい · けそう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
makeup; cosmetics; putting on makeup
Refers to makeup as a substance or appearance, and to applying makeup with 化粧する or 化粧をする. The verb is commonly used intransitively for putting makeup on oneself.
毎朝、出かける前に化粧をする。
I put on makeup every morning before going out.
暑さで化
My makeup got messed up in the heat.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
decoration; surface dressing; veneer
Often used in compounds or technical contexts for a decorative finish, facing, or veneer that improves the outward appearance of a surface or object.
この棚には木目の化粧板が使われている。
This shelf uses wood-grain veneer board.
コンクリートの壁をタイルで化粧した。
They finished the concrete wall decoratively with tile.