No. 4,457 in Korean
화장
"화장" means "makeup" or "cosmetics" in English.
In a sentence
화장은 피부 건강에도 영향을 줄 수 있습니다.
Makeup can also affect skin health.
화장 in this sentence refers to 'makeup', which is the act of applying cosmetic products to the face.
화장실은 아래층에 있어요.
The restroom is located downstairs.
화장 in '화장실' refers to a 'restroom'. It's a compound word where '화장' relates to cleaning or preparation space and '실' means room.
화장으로 내 미소를 밝게 표현하고 싶어.
I want to express my smile brightly with makeup.
Here, 화장 is used to signify 'makeup', specifically emphasizing its role in enhancing features.
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