白粉|おしろいoshiroi[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounwhite makeup powder; (face) powder
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymフェースパウダーNeutralA loanword for face powder, mostly in modern product names; 「白粉」 is close in meaning but also covers the powder for traditional white makeup such as a geisha's.
- SynonymフェイスパウダーNeutralAn alternative spelling of 「フェースパウダー」, closer to the original English pronunciation; the meaning is the same.
Both everyday face powder and the powder for traditional white makeup such as a geisha's can be called 「おしろい」; modern product names usually say 「フェイスパウダー」.
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