口紅|くちべにkuchibeni[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Definitions
  1. no-adjectivelipstick
    ブライアンはケイトのために口紅くちべにを買かった。↗
    Brian bought a lipstick for Kate.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymルージュNeutralFrench loanword for lipstick with a fashionable feel; 「口紅」 is the more everyday choice.
  • SynonymリップスティックNeutralLoanword for stick-type lipstick; used as an ordinary noun and common in product descriptions. 「口紅」 is the everyday word.

For everyday talk about lipstick, use 「口紅」. 「リップスティック」 works for stick-type lipstick, especially in product descriptions, and 「ルージュ」 adds a fashionable feel. For lip balm, say 「リップクリーム」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 主おもに女性じょせいが化粧けしょうで口唇こうしんに塗ぬる紅くれない。紅くれない脂あぶら。ルージュ。
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