ペンキ
Meanings
1
Refers to paint as a substance, especially oil-based or enamel paint used for buildings, furniture, and crafts. Often implies a thicker, more durable coating than 塗料 (とりょう).
from Dutch pek
I painted the wall with white paint.
Please don't touch it until the paint dries.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にペンキを塗るto paint something (with paint)
I painted the wall.
- ペンキが乾くfor paint to dry
Please wait until the paint dries.
- ペンキが剥がれるfor paint to peel off
The paint on the old fence has started to peel off.
- ペンキの匂いがするto smell of paint
The room smells of paint.