Meaning

Primary

Makeup

Alternative

Cosmetics

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Change your face with cosmetics! This is via makeup or, of course, cosmetics.

Reading

けしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for is a new reading, . To remember this, think about someone putting on makeup. They finish putting it on, and then you say "K, show (けしょう) me!"

Context

Context Sentences

出産後お肌の調子が悪くってさ〜。前に言ってたおススメの化粧品の名前教えてくれない?

My skin has gotten worse since I gave birth. What was that cosmetic brand you recommended before?

Kanji Composition