No. 717 in Japanese
マスク
"Mask" (e.g., face mask).
In a sentence
彼は外出するときいつもマスクをつけています。
He always wears a mask when going out.
Here, 'マスク' refers to a physical face mask used for health or environmental protection.
写真編集でマスク機能を使って画像の一部を隠しました。
I used the mask feature in photo editing to cover part of the image.
In this example, 'マスク' is used in a technical context, meaning a masking tool in image editing.
その仮面はとても奇妙にデザインされたマスクだった。
That mask had a very peculiar design.
Here, 'マスク' refers to a decorative or theatrical mask, used as art or costume.
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