No. 2,505 in Japanese
化粧
Makeup.
In a sentence
彼女は毎朝丁寧に化粧をします。
She puts on makeup carefully every morning.
化粧 in this sentence refers to the act of applying makeup, demonstrating its common everyday usage in personal grooming.
歴史的な舞台芸術では、化粧が重要な役割を果たします。
In historical theatrical arts, makeup plays an important role.
化粧 here is used to refer to the makeup used in the context of theatrical performances, indicating specialized or artistic use.
新しい化粧品店が近所にオープンしました。
A new cosmetics store opened in the neighborhood.
化粧 - while not explicitly stated in this sentence - signifies the broader concept of cosmetics; the context implies products associated with makeup.
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