Refers to the final trimming of paper edges in bookbinding or printing to give a clean, even finish.
The final step in bookbinding is trimming the edges.
This book has a clean trim and feels nice to the touch.
断裁 is a broader term for cutting or trimming paper, while 化粧断ち specifically refers to the final decorative or finishing trim in bookbinding.
Standard kanji spelling for the paper-trimming sense.
Variant using 裁ち (cutting, tailoring); also seen in print contexts.
Compound of 化粧 (けしょう, 'makeup' or 'finishing touch') and 断ち (たち, 'cutting'), referring to the final trim that gives a polished appearance to paper edges.