目め張ばり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

weather stripping; sealing up a window

Refers to the material or the act of sealing gaps around windows or doors to prevent drafts, dust, or noise. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.

• 冬ふゆの前まえに窓まどに目め張ばりをする。

  I weatherstrip the windows before winter.

• 目め張ばりが古ふるくなって隙すき間ま風かぜが入はいる。

  The weather stripping has worn out and drafts come in.

noun

putting on eyeliner (in theatre)

Only when written 目張り

Specifically refers to the theatrical practice of applying eyeliner to define the eyes, often in traditional Japanese performing arts. Restricted to the kanji form 目張り.

• 歌か舞ぶ伎き役やく者しゃは舞ぶ台たい前まえに目め張ばりを施ほどこす。

  Kabuki actors apply eyeliner before going on stage.