薄うす化げ粧しょう

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

light makeup; natural makeup

Refers to wearing minimal or subtle makeup, often aiming for a natural look. Antonym: 厚化粧 (heavy makeup).

Antonyms: 厚化粧

• 彼かの女じょは薄うす化げ粧しょうのほうがきれいに見みえる。

  She looks more beautiful with light makeup.

• 今日きょうは薄うす化げ粧しょうで出でかけた。

  I went out with just a touch of makeup today.

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

light covering of snow; dusting of snow

Metaphorical use comparing a thin layer of snow to light makeup. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.

• 山やま々やまが薄うす化げ粧しょうをしたように雪ゆき化げ粧しょうしていた。

  The mountains were lightly dusted with snow, as if wearing a thin layer of makeup.